Product Testing for Biodegradability

For more information: 1.228.392.7977 or Visit us online at: www.respirtek.com Product Testing for Biodegradability Product Marketing Claims ©Yuri Arcurs, Photographer “Readily” or “Ultimate” Biode-gradable OECD, ASTM, ISO Testing Methods and more**… RespirTekTM can help you determine if your product as a whole or its individual components meet the ASTM, EPA, ISO, or OECD definitions of biodegradability, by DOC Die-Away MITI Closed Bottle Test CO2 Evolution Test Modified OECD Screening Manometric Respirometry Test ISO CO2 Headspace Test*** CO2 Evolution Oxygen Demand Oxygen Demand CO2 Evolution Organic Carbon Oxygen Demand CO2 Evolution Test* Parameter *ISO 17025/IEC Certification ((ISO)The International Organization for Standardization & (IEC)the International Electrotechnical Commission form the specialized system for worldwide standardization) RespirTekTM is the first respirometric lab in the United States to be ISO/IEC certified. ©2012 RespirTek, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Do not copy, reproduce or redistribute without RespirTek’s permission. **Other test methods are available and dependent upon the component and/or mixture of components needing testing and analysis. *** ISO 14593 method as directed by EU Directive 648/2004 on biodegradability of detergents RespirTekTM is an ISO/IEC 17025 Certified* environmental consulting labora-tory specializing in commercial testing and analysis. We have the expertise and the specialized equipment necessary to provide your company with reliable independent scientific evidence to make accurate environmental product marketing claims. Protect Your Budget with our Pre-Screen Phase Pre-screening is offered to determine if there is a reasonable chance for your product to achieve the desired results. This pro-active approach provides you the option to avoid incurring unnecessary expenses for undesirable results. Reporting in an Easy-to-Interpret Format Executive Summary Report for your Executive Management and Marketing Team. A complete in-depth Scientific Analysis Report for your Research and Development Team. We have the equipment necessary to produce high-performance, high sensitivity measurement. Using our wide-variety of specialized respirometry equipment, we communi-cate with microorganisms in real time and continuously monitor respiration rates. We use this data to overcome tough biodegradation issues. We can test most products for biodegradability including liquids, solids and solid composites. Specialized Testing Equipment to Handle Volume Testing Needs Testing Methods Pure Composite Testing Methods Pure Composite ISO 14855 N/A YES D5210 YES YES ASTM D5338 N/A N/A D5511 YES YES ASTM D6400 YES YES ISO 15985 YES NO ASTM D6954 YES YES ASTM D5271 N/A N/A ASTM D5988 YES YES Aerobic Composting (Composting Applications) Anaerobic Biodegradability (Landfill Applications) Plastic Containing Materials Testing Methods Soluble Sparingly Solu-ble Insoluble Volatile OECD 301 A YES NO NO NO OECD 301 B YES YES YES NO OECD 301 C YES YES YES YES OECD 301 D YES YES YES YES OECD 301 E YES NO NO NO OECD 301 F YES YES YES YES OECD 310 YES YES YES NO OECD 311 YES YES YES YES ASTM E1720 YES NO NO NO Liquid and Solid Material Degradability Testing Liquids Ready Biodegradability (Readily Classification) Liquids Testing Methods Soluble Sparingly Soluble Insoluble Volatile ISO 9439 YES YES NO NO ISO 14593 YES YES NO YES ISO 14852 YES YES YES YES ASTM D5864 YES YES YES YES Inherent Biodegradability (Primary & Ultimate Classification—Liquids Only) Plastic Containing Materials Solid Material Degradability Testing (Materials Containing Plastic) Product Test Matrix Method Equivalents ©2012 RespirTek, Inc. All Rights Reserved.