Environmental Fate and Metabolism

Springborn Smithers Laboratories has the scientific and regulatory expertise necessary to conduct studies and compile reports to support product registrations around the globe. Whether you are developing drugs or agricultural products, a variety of environmental issues must be addressed appropriately, efficiently and cost-effectively to achieve regulatory approvals for your product. Our fully equipped facilities in conjunction with our analytical instrumentation capabilities can significantly reduce the time and expense required to complete the required regulatory studies needed for your product registration.

Springborn Smithers' Environmental Fate and Metabolism Department includes internationally recognized experts in biodegradation, photodegradation, bioconcentration, plant and animal metabolism, and analytical chemistry. Our resources include fully equipped facilities staffed by experienced personnel. With dedicated laboratories, sophisticated equipment and a staff familiar with EPA, OPPTS, FDA, OECD, CEPA, EU, BBA and JMAFF guidelines, Springborn Smithers has extensive experience in the environmental challenges associated with product development.

Environmental fate studies offered include:

Photodegradation - Soil and Aqueous
Hydrolysis
Aerobic and Anaerobic Sediment Transformation (OECD 308)
Aerobic and Anaerobic Soil Transformation (OECD 307)
Absorption/Desorption in Soil, Sediment and Sludge
Plant and Animal Metabolism
Bioaccumulation

Springborn Smithers conducts the full range of standardized biodegradation tests, from simple screening tests, sludge respiration inhibition (OECD 209) and Ready Biodegradability (OECD 301B), to more complex simulation tests.

Microbiology
Biodegradation
Plant and Animal Metabolism: Please accept our apologies. Updated content for this section is forthcoming. Please contact our offices at (508)295-2550 for further information on this subject area.
Environmental Fate Instrumentation