AOAC 998.10 tests the preservation of cosmetic and toiletry formulations by introducing microbes into the product and measuring surviving organisms over time. Preservation testing determines the resistance of the test sample to the growth of microorganisms and is an important part of product performance testing. Microbes may be contained during the production of a product, however, […]
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The ASTM D5660 test method is the legacy standard test method for assessing the microbial detoxification of chemically contaminated water and soil using a toxicity test with a luminescent marine bacterium, Photobacterium phosphoreum. Testing provides valuable information on how a chemical may contaminate water or soil while in use and after disposal. Sensitive environments can be greatly affected by even […]
ASTM D5660 – Phototoxicity Testing
ASTM D93 determines the flash point of a test substance by a Pensky-Martens closed-cup apparatus. Flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which an ignition source causes the vapors of the test sample to ignite under specified conditions of the test. The flash point temperature then determines the tendency of the test specimen to form a flammable mixture with air when under these […]
ASTM D93 – Flash Point Test
The ATSM E1052 test is performed to assess the efficacy of antimicrobials against suspended viruses. This is performed by utilizing eukaryotic cell cultures as host systems. This suspension test is meant for special virucidal applications. This includes inactivation of viruses in contaminated liquid wastes as well as determination of virucidal activity for liquid chemicals or […]
ASTM E1052: Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents Against Viruses in Suspension
The ASTM E2362 method is a standard antimicrobial test for evaluation of pre-saturated or impregnated towelettes utilized for hard surface disinfection. This ASTM method allows to determine if pre-saturated or impregnated towelettes used as hard surface disinfectants exhibit antimicrobial activity. Disinfectant testing is performed under laboratory conditions. Nonporous carriers are inoculated with the selected microorganism […]
ASTM E2362 – Towelettes – Hard Surface Disinfection Test
ASTM E640 is a standard preservation test method for testing performance of preservatives found in water-containing cosmetics. ASTM E640 Commonly used for personal care and cosmetic products where the use of an effective and long-lasting preservative is a key consideration in formulation development, storage, and continual use. ASTM E640 is a multi-cycle challenge test that exposes a […]
ASTM E640 – Preservation Test – Cosmetics
Designed for products which form a homogeneous and stable solution when diluted with hard water, or water for RTU products, the EN 1276 suspension test aims to determine the bactericidal activity demonstrated by chemical disinfectants or antiseptics which are intended for food, industrial, domestic and institutional applications. In order to model the actual application of […]
EN 1276: Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas
The purpose of the EN 13697 method is to establish the bactericidal, fungicidal or even yeasticidal activity exhibited by chemical disinfectants or antiseptics intended for food, industrial, domestic and institutional applications. This antimicrobial test is designed for products that form a homogeneous and stable solution (when diluted with hard water or with water for RTU […]
EN 13697: Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative non-porous surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas
The EN 1650 test method applies to products intended for food, industrial, domestic and institutional applications. The purpose of this quantitative method is to determine the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics as fungicides or yeasticides (mold and yeast fungi). The test is designated for products that form a physically stable and homogenous solution when […]
EN 1650: Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas
This EPA OPPTS 850.1035 method is an acute toxicity test designed to evaluate the impact of chemical substances and mixtures present in the aquatic environment. The purpose of this method is to determine the acute toxicity of a material on saltwater mysids in a static, static-renewal, or flow-through system, which allows to assess the hazards […]
EPA – OPPTS 850.1035: Mysid Acute Toxicity Test
ISO 11734 is a solution anaerobic biodegradation test that evaluates ultimate anaerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in digested sludge. Measurement for analysis for ISO 11734 is done by biogas production. The ISO 11734 test method applies to organic compounds with a known carbon content and are: Soluble in water, or Poorly soluble in water, provided exact dosing […]
ISO 11734 – Anaerobic Biodegradation
ISO 14593 is a solution biodegradation test that performs an evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in an aqueous medium. Ultimate aerobic biodegradation: Microorganisms fully consume a chemical compound or organic matter by in the presence of oxygen. Produces carbon dioxide, water and mineral salts. The ISO 14593 method analyzes inorganic carbon in sealed vessels (CO2 headspace test). It […]