Biodegradation Testing and Product Claims
Raw Materials Even for naturally sources materials, biodegradation testing may be required prior to acceptance. Formulations Biodegradation is not a calculation – testing a product’s performance...
View ArticleAntimicrobial Testing – Exceeding the Standards
Electronic Equipment – From individual components to entire assemblies, electronic equipment can present a favorable environment for microbial growth Fuels and Lubricant – Storage, use, and disposal...
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Loving the Cold: Microbes from the Archeozoic Eon
www.sci-news.com On a snowy winter day there is nothing better than sitting next to a warm fire with a hot beverage dreaming of Cayo de Aqua beaches in Venezuela; however, in reality over 80% of the...
View ArticleBiodegradation Testing for Consumer and Industrial Products
Biodegradability has become a valued characteristic for products in the market place. Suppliers and manufacturers have the choice to develop and sell biodegradable products, and end-consumers are...
View ArticleMIC and Arsenic, extremes in bacterial life
Arsenic isn’t always a poison… Some of the first letters learned in our earliest biology and chemistry classes are H, C, O, N, S and P, which are the single letter notations from the periodic table...
View ArticlePlants vs. Fungi: Inherent Antimicrobial Activity
Fungi fight back… Situ Biosciences – Microbial Test Experts There is a war being waged by the microorganisms around us. New research has shown that fungi have evolved proteins that help it avoid...
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FDA Bans Triclosan From Over-the-Counter Antibacterial Hand and Body Washes
Triclosan Banned from Consumer Hygiene Products Antimicrobials are chemical additives used for the preservation of products from microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi, and inhibition of cosmetic and...
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Bioaccumulation: A Slow Death
What is bioaccumulation? Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances in living organisms. Many organisms may be exposed to toxic substances that find their way into sediment or aqueous...
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Hero of Aquatic Toxicology: The Fathead Minnow
What is aquatic toxicology testing? Aquatic toxicology testing evaluates the direct impact a substance has on living organisms in aquatic environments. This field of study includes freshwater, marine...
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ASTM E1052: Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents Against Viruses in Suspension
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...
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