MICROCHEM LABORATORY INC

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MicroChem Laboratory is a custom contract laboratory specialized in efficacy testing of disinfectants and other antimicrobial products. We offer a range of disinfectant testing and consulting services.

Testing Services

MicroChem Laboratory performs many standard and custom tests. Below is a list of many of the tests and analyses we perform but are not limited to. MicroChem can perform testing according to Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLP) for submission to the FDA and EPA. MicroChem Laboratory can also design custom tests to address specific needs to develop and test your disinfectant or antimicrobial product.

Brandon & Jennifer performing a test

Please contact us with questions regarding our disinfectant testing services.

AOAC Disinfectant Tests

	AOAC Sporicidal Activity of Disinfectants Test 966.04 (AOAC Sporicidal Test)
	AOAC Use Dilution Tests 955.14, 955.15, and 964.02
	AOAC Use Dilution Tests Modified for Spray Products (modifications as in 961.02)
	AOAC Fungicidal Activity of Disinfectants Test 955.17
	AOAC Tuberculocidal Activity of Disinfectants Test 965.12
	AOAC Chlorine (Available) in Disinfectants Germicidal Equivalent Concentration Test 955.16
	AOAC Germicidal and Detergent Sanitizing Action of Disinfectants Test 960.09
	AOAC Disinfectants (Water) for Swimming Pools 965.13

Other Standard Tests

	EPA Re-Use Test (Stress Test)
	Simulated Use Test for High-Level Disinfectants
	Clinical In-Use Test for High-Level Disinfectants
	Quantitative Tuberculocidal Rate of Kill Test
	Confirmatory Sporicidal Test
	Rate of Kill Tests
	Chemical Stability Study (Activated and Shelf-Life)
	Simulated-Use Test for Single and Multi-Use Towlettes
	EPA Carpet Sanitizer Study
	Materials Compatibility Study
	EPA Hard Surface Sanitizer Test for Non-Food Contact Surfaces
	EPA Sanitizing Rinses for Previously Cleaned Food- Contact Surfaces
	EPA Mildew Fungicidal Test
	EPA Mildew Fungistatic Test
	Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
	Lag of Regrowth
	Antimicrobial Preservative Effectiveness (APE) Test
	EPA Pure Culture Technique for Evaluating Algaecides
	EPA Simulated Swimming Pool Algaecide Test
	Air Sanitizer Studies

Preparing media

Custom Tests

	Toothbrush Sanitizer Test
	Toilet Bowl Cleanser Test
	Chamber Study for Aerosol Sanitizer
	Bacteriostatic Activity of a Fabric
	Evaluation of Medical Waste Disposal Systems
	Bactericidal Activity of a Surface
	Disinfection of Whirlpool Bathtubs
	Food Sanitizer Test
	Air Sanitizer Test
	Shoe Sanitizer Test
	Disinfection of Environmental Microbes on Surfaces
	Vapor Studies

Chemical Analyses

Bisulfite-Addition Titrimetric Analysis of Glutaraldehyde

Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride Analysis of Glutaraldehyde

Spectroscopic Analysis of Trace Levels of Glutaraldehyde

Chlorine Concentration Analysis: Iodometric Method I

Analysis of Total Chlorine Dioxide

Spectrophotometric Determination of Free Chlorine Dioxide

Bromine Analysis

EDTA Titrimetric Analysis of Hard Water

Peracetic Acid Analysis

Hydrogen Peroxide Analysis

DEQUEST 2010 Analysis

Dr. Norman Miner is available as an expert witness and consultant regarding disinfectants and disinfectant testing. MicroChem Laboratory can also manage the entire 510(k) process. We routinely attend meetings on behalf of our clients with the FDA and EPA and have established good relationships with many people at these agencies. Please see the About page for more details. Please contact us for more information regarding disinfectant tests and pricing.

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