Biodegradation
Biodegradation studies provide information on the fate of a chemical or mixture of chemicals (waste streams, etc.) in the environment. Biodegradation is the only process that can completely mineralize a chemical to inert materials such as carbon dioxide, water and inorganic salts.
Springborn conducts the full range of standardized biodegradation tests from the simple screening tests to more complex simulation tests. We offer customized biodegradation studies to simulate unique environmental compartments and obtain specific data on acclimation, rate constants, biodegradation intermediates, and chemical toxicity.
Cost-effective biodegradation screening programs are designed to evaluate the biodegradability characteristics of a wide range of chemical types, including:
- agrochemicals
- polymers
- pharmaceuticals
- antimicrobials
- plastics
- detergents
- lubricants
- foodstuffs
- process streams
- other organics
- Biodegradation
Download the Biodegradaton Study Guideline #s.
- Screening Tests
- Biodegradation can be described as the growth (metabolism) of an initial population of microorganisms on a test substance. By following the disappearance of the test substance and the formation of transient intermediates through the use of specific methodologies, data about the substance is developed.
- Sealed Vessel Test
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