Chemical Technology and Biotechnology Research Centre
Chemical and Biological Research Laboratory
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Identification tests (MS, IR, UV/Vis at three pH values), (13C NMR, 1H NMR cooperation with ICHO PAN);
- Determination of the molar extinction coefficient according to a procedure based on the method described in EPA No. OPPTS 835.2210, 1998. ‘Direct Photolysis Rate in Water by Sunlight’;
- Development and validation of analytical methods.
- Five-grade testing of organic technical products according to CIPAC and/or in-house methods;
- Confirmation of identity and determination of the content of the main ingredient and impurities in organic products;
- Determination of the content of active substances and relevant impurities in preparations
- Determination of residues of organic substances in different types of matrices (e.g. residues of plant protection products or industrial pollutants in water and plant material) – in-house methods;
- Determination of residual organic solvents by headspace technique.
- Determination of water content using the KF technique.
- Determination of sulphated ash
- Determination of content by titration technique.
The laboratory performs on request
- Research related to the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention including expertise and training in the analysis of chemicals related to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
It is a producer of
- Certified reference materials – offering approximately 400 standards.
- Insect pheromones – pheromone dispensers.
- Specialty chemicals – small-scale production.
List of tests performed in the Chemical and Biological Reaserch Laboratory
Analytical studies
| Determination of active substance content and significant impurities using GC and HPLC techniques | wg SANCO/ 3030/99 rev.5 |
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| 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 |
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| Determination of pH values | CIPAC MT 75.3 |
| Acidity/alkalinity | CIPAC MT 191 |
| Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity | OECD 114 |
| 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 |
| BTest 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 the boiling point of chemical substances using a capillary tube in a metal block | EC A.2 |
| Determination of organic carbon | Shimadzu Analyser |
Determination of the susceptibility of chemicals to decomposition
| Ready aerobic biodegradability screening test of substances in an aerobic aquatic environment using manometric respirometry | OECD 301 |
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| 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-753/14/2025 – manufacturing of analytical standards of organic compounds in neat form or in solutions)
- GLP (Statement of GLP Compliance No. 11/2025/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).
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WHAT ARE OUR CORE RESEARCH DOMAINS?
Product innovation • Technology development • Biotechnology • Organic chemistry • Analytical chemistry • Physicochemical analysis • Chemical synthesis • Green chemistry technologies • Safety • Agriculture • Environmental protection
WHY DO YOU NEED US?
We conduct scientific research and development in the field of chemistry and technology of biologically active substances, including plant protection agents, pharmaceuticals, veterinary and hygiene products, biocides, and specialty chemicals for various industries. Our expertise covers analytical research and physicochemical characterization of substances and mixtures, as well as small-scale production for use in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the defense sector.
WHERE ARE WE READY TO COLLABORATE?
IMSCA instruments • Cluster 1 • Cluster 5 • Cluster 6 • Widening instruments • EIC / EIT • R&D Projects
Our Expert
Head of Chemical and Biological Research Laboratory
WHO IS OUR GO-TO EXPERT?
Graduate of the Faculty of Biology at Warsaw University of Life Sciences. Holds a PhD degree in biological sciences, with a specialization in biochemistry, awarded by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, PAS in Warsaw.
CONTACT
e-mail:
monika.zareba-koziol@ipo.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Telephon: +48 22 88 41 220, +48 785 020 303