ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND TESTING
In the current context, environmental concerns are significant, with directives and regulations regarding the registration, use, and transport of chemical substances multiplying, and eco-labels emerging.
Our laboratory offers a range of environmental research and testing services that assess the potential and duration of exposure, as well as the toxicity of fluids and lubricants.
CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR PERFORMANCE TESTS
All our environmental analyses are conducted according to national and international standards (OECD, ISO, etc.).
We offer, among others, the following environmental measurements:
- Acute toxicity testing on aquatic organisms (algae, daphnids, fish) and bacteria.
- Ultimate, ready, or potential biodegradability.
- Water solubility, bioaccumulation potential, surface tension
- Hydrocarbon content in water and soil.
- BOD, COD
- Etc.
In order to ensure precise and reliable results, our laboratory uses state-of-the-art techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, X-Ray FS, ICP-OES, AAS, etc.
We can also perform customized tests according to your specific needs.
Our team of experienced scientists conducts environmental research and testing on various types of fluids:
Gear oil, compressor oil, hydraulic oil, turbine oil, engine oil, transmission oil, cutting fluid, neat oil, soluble oil, heat transfer fluid, gasoline, diesel fuel, biodiesel, heating oil, petroleum, antifreeze, de-icing fluid (aircraft de-icing), coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, dielectric fluid, grease, detergent, wastewater, etc.
Biodegradability of lubricants and greases
Discover Eurofins BfB Oil Research’s expertise in the biodegradability of lubricants and greases, essential for sustainable development.
- The article highlights the importance of biodegradability as a key criterion for assessing long-term environmental risks.
- By exploring test methods such as CO2 production and respirometry, Eurofins BfB Oil Research highlights the crucial impact of biodegradability in the lubricants industry.
Dive into this informative article to understand how to assess and integrate the biodegradability of organic chemicals, a key aspect in reducing the environmental footprint of lubricants.
- Eurofins BfB Oil Research highlights the test method based on CO₂ production, adopted in particular in demanding standards such as the European Ecolabel via the OECD 301B method, also integrated into the EN 17181 method dedicated to formulated hydraulic fluids.
- Among the preparation methods proposed in ISO 10634, the article highlights the technical advantages of absorption on an inert support as a means of introducing the test substance.
Explore Eurofins BfB Oil Research’s key recommendations for assessing the biodegradability of lubricants and greases.
- Dive into this expert report to find out more about the biodegradability of lubricants, and get answers to the questions you’ve always wondered about.
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