Chemical Technology and Biotechnology Research Centre
Chemical and Biological Research Laboratory
Analytical studies:
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic compounds.
- Determination of residual organic solvents by headspace technique.
- Determination of water content using the KF technique.
- Determination of sulphated ash.
- Five batch study of technical products.
- Determination of the content of active substances and relevant impurities in preparations
- Residue analyses in various matrices (plant, water).
- Development and validation of analytical methods.
The Laboratory provides services on request
- Research related to the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, including expert analyses and training in the analysis of chemical substances associated with the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The laboratory is a producer of:
- Certified reference materials – offering approximately 400 standards.
- Insect pheromones – pheromone dispensers.
- Specialty chemicals – small-scale production.
List of studies that can be conducted at the Laboratory
– Analytical studies:
Determination of active substance content and significant impurities using GC and HPLC techniques
SANCO/ 3030/99 rev.5
Determination of substance content by potentiometric titration
Titroline apparatus
Determination of free phenols content
CIPAC MT 69.1-2
Laboratory executes tests of plant protection products, biocides and other substances and formulations.
The scope of research and development activities and services:
- physical and chemical properties studies of substances and formulations (mainly plant protection and biocidal products) for registration purposes and of substances or mixtures for REACH registration purposes.
- the quality of raw and treated waste water – chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon (TOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and the impact on the environment (biodegradability, toxicity).
- ecotoxicological studies including biodegradability in aqueous environment of substances and polymeric materials.
- Physical-chemical testing:
Determination of the density of liquids and solids
CIPAC MT 3 EC A.3
Determination of pH values
CIPAC MT 75.3
Acidity/alkalinity
CIPAC MT 191
Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity
Determination of apparent viscosity using the Brookfield method
OECD 114
Storage of chemical substances and chemical preparations at a controlled temperature of 20±2℃
GIFAP No. 17
Accelerated aging test
CIPAC MT 46.4.
Storage of chemical substances and preparations at low temperatures and assessment of their physical stability
CIPAC MT 39.3
Determination of durability of diluted plant protection products forming solutions with water
CIPAC MT 41.1
Pourability of suspension concentrates
CIPAC MT 148.1; 148
Determination of wettability
CIPAC MT 53.3
Methods of determining the stability of aqueous suspensions
CIPAC MT 184.1
Determination of the stability of emulsions and water suspo-emulsion
CIPAC MT 36.3; 180
Determination of foaming
CIPAC MT 47.3
Determination of bulk density loose and tapped
CIPAC MT 186
Grain size determination of granular materials by dry method
CPAC MT 170
Grain size determination by the wet method
CPAC MT 185
Determination of solubility of packaging in water
CPAC MT 176; 18
Packaging test
Crop Life Inernational. Technical Monograph No 17
Test of efficiency of packaging washing
Efficacy Guideline 305
Appearance and physical state
OPPTS od 830.6302 do 04
Determination of particle size distribution
OECD 110
CIPAC MT 187
Determination of the Spontaneity Dispersion
CIPAC MT 174; 160
Determination of Granular Product Dust Content
CIPAC MT 171.1
Determination of seed treatment distribution uniformity and adhesion
CIPAC MT 175
Determination of surface tension of aqueous solutions
EC A. 5
Determination of solubility of chemicals substances
EC A. 6
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: shake flask method
OECD 107
Determination of pour points
EC A.1
Determination of melting point of chemical substances
EC A.1
Determination of boiling point of chemical substances
EC A.2
Determination of organic carbon
Shimadzu Analyser
- Biodegradability test:
Ready aerobic biodegradability screening test of substances in an aerobic aquatic environment using manometric respirometry
Ready aerobic biodegradability screening test of substances in an aerobic aquatic environment using the closed bottle method
OECD 301
We conduct:
- Biological studies of herbicidal, fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal, acaricidal, plant growth regulating and phytotoxic activity. Assessment of the suitability of adjuvants or co-formulants for the formulation of PPPs. We perform quality tests of commercially available preparations. We determine the resistance of technical materials to microorganisms in operating and storage conditions (painting materials – paints, varnishes, plastics, fabrics).
- Services in the field of assessing the effectiveness of biocidal products for registration purposes in the EU based on methods accepted by the President of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products.. Biocides registration service offering expert guidance on registration requirements (dossier, documents, label, MSDS).
- We develop advanced methods for the synthesis and purification of chemical substances.
Certificates:
- PCBC and IQNet (Certificates of Quality System No. J-753/13/2023 – manufacturing of analytical standards of organic compounds in neat form or in solutions)
- GLP (Statement of GLP Compliance No. 15/2023/GLP in the fields of physicochemical studies, residue studies)
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Certification Center of Military University of Technology.
We are entitled to:
- prepare documentation assessments for the approval of active substances, safeners and synergists, for placing plant protection products on the market (authorization by Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development No. R-1/2012 up of July 4, 2012).
Contact:
Monika Zaręba-Kozioł, PhD
Head of Laboratory
e-mail: monika.zareba-koziol@ipo.lukasiewicz.gov.pll Telephone: +48 22 88 41 220
