Compositional analysis laboratory services

Compositional analysis is used to determine the chemical composition of a sample. We offer compositional analyses for a wide variety of different samples from fuels to wood and pulp.

Biogenic or biobased carbon content according to ASTM D6866

ASTM D6866
Measurement of biogenic or biobased carbon in the material or product as a percent of the total carbon or total organic carbon in the product. ASTM D6866 outlines two ways of expressing the …

Heavy metal (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) analysis package

EN 15763
Commission Regulation (EU) No 2023/915 specifies maximum levels for heavy metals in various foods and Directive 2002/32/EC does the same for various feeds. This analysis can be used to quantify traces of the heavy …

Identification of chemical groups with FTIR (solid samples)

Qualitative identification of chemical groups in solid samples by Attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). Results will be delivered as an FTIR spectrum. In addition, a …

Powder XRD measurement - Quantitative analysis

Phase identification and quantification (Rietveld analysis) of a crystalline powder material using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The analysis can also provide unit cell dimensions. The analysis is only suitable for materials with at …

CHNOS analysis of organic materials

Determination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen content of an organic sample. CHNS analysis (”LECO analysis”) is performed using a flash combustion method, where the sample is combusted under 25 kPa of O2 at an elevated temperature …

ToF-ERDA measurement

Time-of-Flight Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ToF-ERDA) can be used to measure the composition of solid samples quantitatively. The method is often used for depth profiling. Tof-ERDA is capable of detecting all elements and distinguishing between different isotopes …

Elemental analysis of solid and liquid samples with XRF

DIN 51418-1-08
XRF is a quantitative and qualitative method that can be used to analyze solid and liquid materials. This method is intended for a standard screening of homogeneous materials that do not …

1H NMR spectroscopy

1H NMR spectroscopic measurement for samples that can be readily dissolved in deuterated solvents. The price includes sample preparation, deuterated solvent (D2O, DMSO-d, or CDCl3), NMR tube, measurement, and basic data processing. The processed spectrum is delivered …

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Volatile organic compound (VOC) screening of packaging materials (extended package)

Screening of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from paper, board, and plastics. The method can be used to analyze volatile residues from printed packaging as well as to measure …

Microplastics in food

Determination of microplastics present in food samples using Raman or FTIR microspectroscopy. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size (1-50 µm, 50–100 µm, 100–500 µm, >500 µm). This analysis can be used only on typical food …

Bisphenol A content

CEN/TS 13130-13, EN 14350-2, EN 14372, …
Content of bisphenol A (BPA) in various matrices, including: Consumer goods made from plastic, elastomers, and rubber, Toys and childcare articles, Food packaging (plastic, paper, …

13C NMR spectroscopy

Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy measurement for samples that can be dissolved in deuterated solvents. The price includes sample preparation, deuterated solvent (D2O, DMSO-d, or CDCl3), NMR tube, measurement, and basic data processing. The results are delivered as an image …

Karl-Fischer titration of solvent samples

DIN 51777 Verfahren A, ISO 12937
Karl Fischer titration is a classic titration method in chemical analysis that uses coulometric or volumetric titration to determine trace amounts of water in a sample. …

Heavy metal content according to Directive 94/62/EC and the PPWR

Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste limits the content of heavy metals such that the sum of the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) …

Specific migration testing – 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene

EN 13130-1
Determination of the specific migration of 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene [CAS: 182121-12-6 ] from a plastic material intended for food contact. The substance is listed under FCM No. 779 and …

Nutritional composition of feed and pet food

Nutritional analysis of compound feed or complementary feed intended for cats, dogs, and other furry animals. Testing is recommended to fulfill the feed labeling requirements outlined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 767/2009. The …

Metal screening by ICP-SFMS (semi-quantitative)

This metal screening analysis includes the semi-quantitative determination of 70 elements. The method can be used, for example, to determine the background concentrations of metals in environmental samples or to study the …

Specific migration testing – butadiene

EN 13130-1, EN 13130-15
Accredited laboratory analysis for determining the specific migration of 1,3-butadiene [CAS: 106-99-0] from plastic and rubber-based materials intended for food contact. The compound is listed in …

Total organic fluorine (TOF) content in challenging sample materials (chemicals, oils, etc.)

ASTM D7359
Determination of the total organic fluorine (TOF) content in combustible materials by combustion ion chromatography (CIC). TOF analysis gives …

Mineral oil (MOSH/POSH and MOAH) hydrocarbon content in non-food samples

Determination of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) with polyolefin oligomeric saturated hydrocarbons (POSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in various matrices, …

Specific migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/POSH and MOAH)

EN 13130-1, EN 14338
Specific migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), including mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) with polyolefin oligomeric hydrocarbons (POSH) and …

1,3-DCP and 3-MCPD in aqueous extract of paper and board

Epichlorohydrin is a highly reactive electrophilic compound used to produce glycerol, plastics, epoxy glues and resins, epoxy diluents, and elastomers. The compound is included under 'Sizing agents' in the positive …

Total amino acid profile of food, feed, and dietary supplements

AOAC 2017.3
Determination of the total amino acid profile of food, feed, and dietary supplements with ion chromatography and HPLC methods. Before analysis, the sample is subjected to a hydrolysis …

Total fluorine content in plastic

EN 15408
Determination of total fluorine (F) content in plastic according to the EN 15408 mod. method. The fluorine content of the sample is obtained using oxygen bomb combustion treatment followed by ion chromatography (IC). Possible sample …

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in food and dietary supplements

EN 12821
Determination of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in food with an HPLC-MS method, or in supplements with an HPLC-UV-VIS or UPLC-MS/MS method. Cholecalciferol is the most common form of vitamin D. …

Lignin content of biomass

NREL/TP 510-42618, TAPPI T-UM 250, TAPPI T222
Determination of the acid-insoluble and acid-soluble lignin content of biomass samples. A solid biomass sample is hydrolyzed, and the acid-insoluble residue is filtered out …

Nutritional analysis of food (EU 1169/2011) (BIG 7)

The nutrition declaration should appear on the label of most packaged foodstuffs. The Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 defines what information must appear on the label. This nutritional analysis package includes …

Acrylamide determination

Acrylamide is a food contaminant that forms from the naturally occurring constituents of the amino acid asparagine and reducing sugars, such as glucose and fructose, when food is prepared in low-moisture conditions at temperatures above 120 °C. The risk of …

Composition of natural- and biogas

Quantification of CH4 (methane), CO2 (carbon dioxide), O2 (oxygen), N2 (nitrogen), H2S (hydrogen sulfide), and H2O (water) in natural- and biogas samples with gas chromatography. Additional possibilities to analyze siloxanes …

Elemental analysis of plastics and polymers by ICP-SFMS (selected elements)

The measurement is performed using a high-resolution ICP-MS technique (ICP-SFMS), which can identify very low elemental concentrations. The measurement includes only the selected element …

TXRF measurement

Total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) allows for surface elemental composition measurement. It is often used to map trace contaminations. Detection limit: 109 – 1011 at/cm2 Depth resolution: < 10 nm

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)

XPS is a semi-quantitative technique that allows the measurement of the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding state of the atoms. XPS is a surface-sensitive technique. Typical …

ICP-MS measurement (wide) for water samples

EN ISO 17294-2, EN ISO 178 52, EN 16192, …
Determination of Be, Ba, Co, Al, Mg, Cu, Li, Mn, Ag, Sn, Ti, V, Zn, Tl, B, Hg, Mo, Fe, Ca, K, U, P, Cd, Na, Cr, Ni, Pb, Sb, As, and Se in water …

Isothiazolinone content

EN 645, EN 647
Determination of isothiazolinones in consumer goods. Isothiazolinones are common preservatives (biocides) in cosmetics, chemical formulations, and printing inks. The following isothiazolinones are included in the analysis: …

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) content in paper and board

DIN 53313, ISO 15320
Pentachlorophenol (PCP, CAS 87-86-5) is a compound that is used as a pesticide and a wood preservative. It is listed as a persistent organic pollutant in Annex I of the EU POPs …

Preservatives - benzoic acid and sorbic acid

Benzoic and sorbic acids can be used as preservatives in various foods. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 regulates the foods in which benzoic and sorbic acid can be used as additives and the maximum levels allowed. This HPLC-UV method …

Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)

Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is a depth profiling method that can be used for a wide variety of solid materials to determine impurities or dopants. All elements from hydrogen to uranium can be detected. Standards are needed to get …

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) depth profiling

In XPS depth profiling, ion gun etching cycles and XPS analysis cycles are alternated to obtain semi-quantitative information on the elemental composition (at.%) of the sample as a function of depth. The binding …

Nutritional analysis of food (EU 1169/2011) (BIG 8 - including dietary fiber)

The nutrition declaration should appear on the label of most packaged foodstuffs. Food Information Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 defines what information must appear on the label. In this …

Specific migration testing – acrylonitrile

EN 13130-1
Specific migration of acrylonitrile [CAS: 107-13-1] from a plastic food contact material. The substance is listed as FCM 225 with Ref No. 12100 in European Commission Regulation No 2011/10. According to the …

Specific migration testing – vinyl acetate

CEN/TS 13130-9, EN 13130-1
Specific migration of vinyl acetate [CAS: 108-05-4] from a sample or material intended for food contact. Vinyl acetate is listed with FCM 231 and Ref No. 10120 in European Commission …

Carotenoid analysis package

Carotenoids are pigments present in various food products either naturally or as additives, for example as food colorants. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 regulates the use of carotenoids as food additives. This test package includes the determination of the …

Content of volatile matter in silicone elastomers

EN 14350, EN 14372
Accredited laboratory analysis for determining the amount of volatile organic matter in silicone used in food contact materials or childcare articles. Testing can be conducted according to …

Fatty acid profile of food and feed

ISO 16958
Determination of the fatty acid profile of food and feed using GC-FID. The measurement includes the determination of the following fatty acids and parameters: Butyric acid (4:0) , Caproic acid (6:0) , Enanthic acid (7:0) , …

Free amino acid profile of food, feed and dietary supplements

Free amino acid profile analysis for food, feed, and dietary supplements with an ion chromatography method. The following free amino acids are included in the analysis: Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Alanine, …

Mineral oil (MOSH/POSH and MOAH) in food and dietary supplements

EN 16995
Determination of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) with polyolefin oligomeric saturated hydrocarbons (POSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food products. The …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in plastic and rubber (AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK)

AfPS GS2019
Content of 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in plastic and rubber and products made from them (e.g., toys, kitchenware) according to AfPS GS …

Simulated distillation of petroleum fractions according to ASTM D7169

ASTM D7169
Simulated distillation (SimDist or Simdis) according to the ASTM D7169 standard helps determine the boiling point of petroleum fractions. Sample needs to be soluble to CS2. The …

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2015.14
Determination of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) content in food or dietary supplements with a high-performance liquid chromatography-based method. The lower displayed price applies to …

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in food and dietary supplements

EN 14130
Determination of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in food with an HPLC-UV-VIS method, or in a supplement product with a UPLC-MS/MS method. In the EU, vitamin C can be declared in the nutrition declaration …

Bronopol in aqueous extract of paper and board

Determination of the biocide bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, CAS: 52-51-7) in cold or hot water extract of paper and board.

Compositional analysis of biomass

NREL/TP 510-42618, SCAN CM 71, TAPPI T-UM 250, …
This biomass composition analysis includes the following determinations: Carbohydrate content, Lignin content , Degradation products. During the analysis, …

Metals in solid chemicals (Co, Si, P, S, B, Na)

Determination of the concentrations of Co, Si, P, S, B, and Na in solid chemicals. This method is meant for chemicals like Co(NO3)2. The results include the concentration of the main component (Co) and the concentrations of …

Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in plastic

Determination of selected PFAS compounds using the LC-MS technique. The analysis package includes the determination of 22 substances including Perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and …

Raman spectroscopy - solid samples

Chemical components of a solid sample material are identified using Raman spectroscopy. The analysis is suitable for inorganic and organic samples, excluding metals and alloys.

Specific migration testing – N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amine

Specific migration of N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amine from a material intended for food contact. The substance is listed with FCM 19 and Ref No. 39090 in European Commission Regulation …

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2015.14
Determination of vitamin B1 (thiamine) in food with an HPLC-MS/MS method, or in dietary supplements with a UPLC-MS/MS method. According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, thiamine content may be …

ICP-MS metal screening of solvent samples

The ICP-MS technique provides information on the concentrations of metals in a sample. The measurement includes the following elements: Na, Mg, K, Ca, Li, Be, B, Al, Si, P, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, …

Microplastics on filter

Microplastics analysis with µFTIR directly from a suitable filter. Prefferred filter is Anodisc filter discs (0.2 μm pore size.25 mm diameter). The tests do not include any pretreatment or other additional steps. Please check the suitability of the filter with the …

Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in water

CEN/TS 15968
Determination of PFAS compounds in water samples. Wide analysis package including the following 35 PFAS-compounds: Compound CAS PFBA  375-22-4  PFPeA  2706-90-3  PFHxA  307-24-4  PFHpA  375-85-9  PFOA  335-67-1 …

Specific migration testing – C16-C18 dialkylketones (DAKs) of alkyl ketene dimer (AKD)

Specific migration of dialkyl ketones (DAKs) that originate from alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) hydrophobic sizing agent of paper and board. According to BfR XXXVI …

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2015.14
Determination of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in food with an HPLC-MS/MS method, or in dietary supplements with a UPLC-MS/MS method. According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, the daily reference …

XPS peak deconvolution - binding state of atoms

XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding state of the atoms. If you wish to perform this test, please ask the …

2D NMR experiments

2D NMR spectroscopy provides more information about the structure of a molecule than one-dimensional NMR and is especially useful in the analysis of larger and more complicated molecules. Some of the most common 2D NMR experiments include COSY, TOCSY, ROESY, NOESY, HMBC, …

ICP-OES metal quantification - soil, sludge, and sediment (Ag, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb, Sn, Sr, Tl, V, and Zn)

EPA 200.7, EPA 3050, EPA 6010, …
ICP-OES …

Microplastics in blood and other samples of human origin

Quantification and characterization of microplastics present in biological samples of human origin with FTIR spectroscopy. The results will include the number of microplastic particles per 1 mL of sample, as well as …

Microplastics with py-GC/MS in sediment, soil, or sludge

Analysis of ten common plastic types (PE, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PET, PC, PMMA, PA6, PA66) with pyrolysis-GC/MS. Microplastics are separated from the sample and reported in µg/l of individual polymer types and as a sum …

Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) analysis of drinking water - EU 2020/2184

This PFAS analysis covers the 20 compounds listed in Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (the New Drinking Water Directive) under the parameter "Sum of PFAS". The sum of these compounds should not …

Powder XRD measurement - Qualitative analysis

Qualitative or comparative analysis of crystalline powders using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The analysis is only suitable for materials with at least one crystalline phase.

Residual peroxides in silicone

The general requirement in Section III of German BfR recommendation XV for silicones states that: The finished products must not test positively for peroxides.. Test method according to 58. Mitteilung zur Untersuchung von Kunststoffen: …

13C stable isotope analysis

Classic stable isotope analysis of carbon (13C) with isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). The results are reported in the unit VPDB, ‰. The analysis is suitable for various sample materials. Please contact the Measurlabs expert for more detailed …

Determination of elements in food, feed and dietary supplements

Determination of elements in food, feed, and dietary supplements with ICP methods (ICP-MS, ICP-AAS, ICP-OES). Elements can contribute to the quality and properties of food and feed in several ways. Some …

Ethylene oxide in food

According to EU regulations, ethylene oxide must not be used in plant protection products due to its carcinogenic and mutagenic properties (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009). Its use for sterilizing purposes in food additives is also prohibited (Regulation (EU) No …

Glutaraldehyde content in paper and board

EN 645, EN 647
Glutaraldehyde is a slimicide used to control microbial growth in paper and paperboard packaging. Its use in food packaging is allowed according to BfR XXXVI, however, no more than 2 mg of glutaraldehyde must …

High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS)

High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) is an analytical technique for determining the exact molecular masses of various compounds. The high accuracy makes HRMS ideal for the identification of molecular structures, ranging from small …

Microplastics in biological samples of animal origin

Determination of microplastics in biological samples of animal origin using FTIR. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size. These projects are always handled on a case-by-case basis. …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) analysis of solid samples

GC-MS analysis of 16 PAH compounds, which are listed as high-priority pollutants by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The analyzed PAH compounds are: naphthalene [CAS: 91-20-3], …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in paper and board (REACH)

Analysis of PAH compounds from paper and board as well as products made from these raw materials (e.g., packaging materials) as required by the REACH regulation. The test package includes the following …

Solid state 13C NMR spectroscopy

Solid state carbon-13 (13C) NMR spectroscopy measurement for solid fine powder samples. The price includes an NMR tube, measurement, and basic data processing. Any possible grinding or ball milling needs to be done before delivering samples to …

Vinyl chloride content in plastics

Determination of vinyl chloride [CAS: 75-01-4] content in plastics. Both the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have identified vinyl chloride as a carcinogen. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 …

Biobased carbon content according to EN 16640

EN 16640
Measurement performed by the EN 16640 standard, using the radiocarbon method to determine the biobased carbon content of a product. The proportion of biobased carbon (also known as biogenic carbon) is expressed in …

Free and bound 2-MCPD, 3-MCPD, and glycidyl fatty acid esters in food

Determination of 2-MCPD, 2-MCPD fatty acids esters, 3-MCPD, 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, and glycidyl fatty acid esters (expressed as glycidol). The analysis is conducted with GC-MS and GC-MS/MS …

Heavy metals quantification in water sample by ICP-MS

EN ISO 17294-2, EN ISO 178 52, EN 16192, …
Determination of Sb, As, Hg, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Zn, and V from water samples with the ICP-MS technique. The concentration of …

Melatonin content in dietary supplements

UPLC-MS/MS analysis for determining the melatonin content in dietary supplements. According to Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, melatonin supplements may be marketed with the following health claims: "Melatonin contributes to the alleviation …

Microplastics in soil, sludge or sediment with microspectroscopy methods

Determination of microplastics in soil, sludge, or sediment using µRaman or µFTIR spectroscopy. The results will specify different types of polymers by size, for example, 1–50 µm, 50–100 µm, …

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food (EU compliance)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that certain perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS can cause adverse effects on serum cholesterol, the liver, the immune …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in plastic and rubber (REACH)

Analysis of PAH compounds from plastic and rubber as well as products made from these raw materials (e.g., textiles, toys, packaging materials) as required by REACH. Test package includes the …

Specific migration testing – PHBH oligomers

EN 13130-1
Specific migration of oligomers of poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH, CAS 147398-31-0) from a plastic food contact material. The compound is listed under FCM 1059 in Annex I of European …

Vitamin A (retinol or beta-carotene) in food and dietary supplements

EN 12823-1, EN 12823-2
Determination of vitamin A in food samples as either retinol (following standard EN 12823-1) or β-carotene (EN 12823-2). The analysis can also be adapted …

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2014.02
Analysis of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) in food with an HPLC-UV-VIS method, or in supplements with an LC-MS/MS method. The results can be used to confirm the amount of vitamin B12 in …

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2015.14
Determination of vitamin B3 as niacin, nicotinic acid, and nicotinamide in food or supplements with a high-performance liquid chromatography method. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of …

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2015.14
Analysis of vitamin B6 as pyridoxine in food using an HPLC-MS/MS method based on AOAC 2015.14. Measured parameters also include pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. For supplements, a UPLC-MS/MS method …

Vitamin B7 (biotin) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2016.02
Determination of vitamin B7 (biotin) in food with an HPLC-UV-VIS method, or in supplements with a UPLC-MS/MS method. According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, the biotin content of food products may …

15N stable isotope analysis

15N stable isotope analysis determines the content of 15N in a given sample material. The results are reported in the AIR, ‰-unit. The measurement is conducted with isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) techniques. The analysis is suitable for various …

Allergens - sulfite and sulfur dioxide (SO2)

EN 1988-1
Determination of sulfite and sulfur dioxide content (expressed as sulfur dioxide) in food and feed with a titrimetric method based on the EN 1988-1 standard. Sulfites and sulfur dioxide at concentrations above 10 …

Anions in soil, sludge, sediment and water samples (ISO 10304-1, EN 16192)

EN 16192, ISO 10304-1
Determination of bromide, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, and sulfate (Br-, F-, Cl-, NO2-, NO3- ja SO42-) in soil, sludge, sediment, and …

Choline in food

AOAC 2015.10
Determination of free or total choline in food with an HPLC-MS method based on AOAC 2015.10. Choline is an essential nutrient and a precursor to many essential compounds, such as phosphatidylcholine phospholipids. Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 lists …

Extractable primary aromatic amines in paper, board, and pulp

EN 645, EN 647
Testing for the release of primary aromatic amines (PAA) classified as CMR 1A or 1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Extraction is performed with either cold water (EN …

Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (Regulation (EC) 1223/2009)

Analysis of fragrance allergens as specified in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This wide GC-MS/MS screening covers substances added to Annex III of the cosmetic …

ICP-MS analysis of geological samples (aqua regia digestion)

ICP-MS elemental analysis for geological samples (rocks, ore, mining samples) with aqua regia digestion. The analysis includes the following elements: Ag, Al, As, Au, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, …

ICP-MS analysis of geological samples (four acid digestion)

ICP-MS elemental analysis for geological samples (rocks, ore, mining samples) with Four Acid digestion. The analysis includes the following elements: Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Fe, Ga, …

Iron ore elemental analysis with XRF

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is used to quantitatively determine the following minerals from iron ore: Aluminium oxide (Al2O3), Calcium oxide (CaO), Chromium(III) oxide (Cr2O3), Iron (Fe), Potassium oxide (K2O), Magnesium oxide (MgO), Manganese …

Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in soil or sediment

DIN 38414
Determination of PFAS compounds in soil or sediment samples. Wide analysis package including the following 23 PFAS-compounds: Abbreviation Compound PFBA Perfluorobutyric acid PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid …

Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in water, method based on US EPA 1633

Determination of PFAS compounds using a method based on the US EPA 1633. Wide analysis package including the following 49 PFAS-compounds: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Perfluorobutanoic acid …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in paper and board

ISO 15318
Determination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in paper and board. The following substances are included in the test package: PCB 18, PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153, PCB 180.

Purity assay of solvent samples (GC-FID and Karl Fischer)

Solvent purity assay with GC-FID and Karl Fischer techniques. Determination is performed by analyzing the sample with GC-FID and comparing the area of the solvent signal to the combined area of all peaks. The …

Release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosable substances

EN 12868 (mod.), EN 14350
N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are present, usually in trace quantities, in various environmental media, certain food products, cosmetics, and rubber …

Species determination in food and feed

To ensure the traceability and safety of food and feed products, they should only be composed of and contain ingredients included in the list of ingredients. This includes not containing material originating from other plant, fungi, or animal …

Volatile organic compound (VOC) content of biogas

With this analysis, the volatile organic compounds (VOC) present in a biogas sample can be quantified. Typically, the boiling range of the detected VOCs is 60-280 °C. Samples are collected using a pump and an adsorbent tube. …

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) in water

EPA 624, EPA 8015, EPA 8260, …
Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in water using the GC-MS technique. The analysis determines the concentrations of 67 volatile compounds including BTEX, DIPE, …

Aromatic amines derived from azo dyes

EN 14362-1
Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in accordance with the standard EN 14362-1.

Ash content of paper, board or pulp

The test determines the ash content of paper, board, and pulp upon being ignited at 525 °C. The results express the mass of the inorganics in your sample.

Bisphenol S content

Determination of bisphenol S content in various matrices, including: Consumer goods made from plastic, elastomers, and rubber, Food packaging (plastic, paper, multi-materials). Testing is recommended especially for paper and board food packaging that contains recycled …

Chemical composition of copper alloys with OES

Optical emission spectrometry (OES) is used to determine the chemical composition of a plate-like copper sample. The elemental composition results are expressed as mass percentages.

Chlorate and perchlorate determination

Determination of chlorate and perchlorate content in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC-MS/MS method. Chlorate has been historically used in plant protection products and is a by-product of chlorine disinfectants used in food …

Ethylene oxide in plastic, paper, or board

The test includes an analysis of ethylene oxide content and a computational specific migration determination by assuming 100 % migration. Ethylene oxide (CAS 75-21-8; Ref No 17020; FCM 129) is a highly volatile substance used to …

Fiber furnish analysis with the Herzberg staining test

ISO 9184-3
The Herzberg staining test by the ISO 9184-3 standard is used to determine the main fiber content of paper and board. In the test, a saturated solution of zinc chloride, iodine, and potassium …

GD-OES measurement

Glow Discharge-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GD-OES) is a quantitative technique used to profile the elemental composition of a sample in depth. The technique is mainly used for quick depth profiling of thick materials, thus providing their elemental composition as a …

Glycoalkaloids in potatoes and potato products

Glycoalkaloids are naturally occurring compounds formed in potatoes that pose a risk to human health when present in high concentrations. Improper storage conditions can lead to the formation of glycoalkaloids, and especially …

Hydrogen peroxide in aqueous solutions

EN 902
Determination of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration of aqueous solutions. Determination is performed using titrimetric method with potassium permanganate solution.

ICP-OES Heavy metals quantification of soil, sludge or sediment (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni Pb, Sb, V and Zn)

EPA 200.7, EPA 3050, EPA 6010, …
ICP-OES heavy metal measurement for soil, sludge, or sediment samples. …

Isocyanate content

EN 13130-8
Isocyanates are used as monomers in adhesives and polyurethane plastics. Isocyanates that have been approved for use in food contact materials belong to Restriction Group (17) in Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. These substances have a group …

Lignin ash content

NREL/TP -510-42622
Lignin sample ash content measurement at 525°C. The result is expressed as a mass percentage of the ash from the initial sample on a dry matter basis.

Nitrate and nitrite in food

Determination of nitrate and nitrite content of food with a spectrophotometric method. Nitrates and nitrites can be present in food either naturally or as added ingredients. Commission Regulation (EU) No 2023/915 sets maximum levels for nitrates in many …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in water

ČSN 75 7554
Chromatographic analysis of 16 PAH compounds, listed as high-priority pollutants by US EPA. The analyzed PAH compounds are: Naphthalene (CAS: 91-20-3), Acenaphthylene (CAS: 208-96-8), Acenaphthene (CAS: …

RBS measurement

Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) can be used to measure the composition of solid samples quantitatively at the surface as well as depth profiling. RBS is used for the analysis of heavy elements and can be combined with ToF-ERDA when lighter elements also need to be …

Raman spectroscopy - liquid samples

Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive chemical analysis technique used for the identification of chemical components in a sample. This analysis is suitable for inorganic and organic liquid samples.

Specific migration testing – Irganox 1098

EN 13130-1
Specific migration testing to measure the transfer of 1,6-hexamethylene-bis[3-(3,5-di- tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionamide] into food. The substance is better known by the trade name Irganox 1098 [CAS: …

Specific migration testing – Uvitex OB

EN 13130-1
Analysis to determine the specific migration of fluorescent whitening agent 2,5-bis(5-tert-butyl-2-benzoxazolyl)thiophene, known by the trade name Uvitex OB [CAS: 7128-64-5], from a sample or material intended for food …

Total sugars with Luff–Schroorl method

Determination of total sugar content, expressed as glucose, of food and feed with the Luff–Schroorl titration method.

2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene (DIPN) content in paper and board

EN 14719
Analysis of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene (CAS: 24157-81-1, DIPN) content in paper and board intended for food contact. DIPN is most often found in materials containing recycled fibers. According …

Amino acid identification in water

Determination of amino acids from waste water. The analysis includes the determination of the following amino acids: Alanine, Arginine, Asparagine, Aspartate, Citrulline, Cystine/Cysteine*, Glutamate, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Hydroxyproline, …

BPSG analysis

Determination of B and P amounts in Borophosphosilicate glass.

Elemental impurities in ultrapure water

Determination of 36 elemental impurities from ultra-pure water with ICP-MS. The measurement includes the following elements: Al, Sb, As, Ba, Be, Bi, B, Cd, Ca, Cr, Co, Cu, Ga, Ge, Au, Fe, Pb, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Nb, Pt, K, Ag, Na, Sr, Ta, …

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) content in natural gas or biogas

NF X 20-303
Determination of the hydrogen sulfide (H2S) content of natural gas or biogas samples. Please contact Measurlabs experts to check the suitability of other sample vessels for the analysis.

ICP-OES nutrients quantification of soil, sludge or sediment (Al, B, Bi, Ca, K, Mg, Na, S, Se, Si, Te, Ti, and Zr)

EPA 200.7, EPA 3050, EPA 6010, …
Nutrient measurement package for soil, sludge, or sediment …

Lactose content in lactose-free products

HPLC-MS analysis to determine the amount of residual lactose in milk, dairy products, and other foods from which lactose has been removed. The results can be used to evaluate the validity of lactose-free claims. There is currently no …

Nutritional analysis of an alcoholic beverage

Nutrient content analysis of alcoholic beverage samples, including the following parameters: Moisture, Ash, Total fat (solvent extraction following acid hydrolysis), Protein (Kjeldahl method), Sugar profile (HPLC-PAD method) …

Propylene oxide content

The test includes an analysis of propylene oxide content as well as a computational specific migration determination by assuming 100 % migration. Propylene oxide [CAS 75-56-9, Ref No 24010, FCM 135] is a highly volatile and toxic substance used in e.g. …

Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) content of materials

Analysis for determining the content of respirable quartz and other forms of respirable crystalline silica in products and materials. The results can be used for labeling purposes and to facilitate the …

Siloxanes in biogas or natural gas

Quantification of siloxanes in biogas or natural gas samples with gas chromatography: Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane (D3) LQ : 0,10 mg/Nm3, Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) LQ : 0,20 mg/Nm3, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) LQ : 0,15 mg/Nm3, …

Specific migration testing – bisphenol S

Specific migration of 4,4′-dihydroxydiphenyl sulphone (bisphenol S, BPS) [CAS: 80-09-1] from a sample or material intended for food contact. BPS is listed with FCM 154 and Ref No. 13617, 16090 in European Commission Regulation No 2011/10 …

Sterol profile of food, fats, and oils

Determination of the sterol profile of food, fats, and oils using GC-FID based on COI/T.20/ Doc. No 26/Rev. 5 June 2020 of International Olive Council. The analysis includes the following parameters: 24-methylencholesterol, …

Sugar composition of food

Analysis of sugar composition of food with HPLC-PAD. Parameters included in the test: Fructose, Glucose , Lactose , Maltose , Sucrose , Sum of sugars.

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2011.06
Determination of vitamin B9 content in food or supplements. Depending on the matrix, the analysis covers the following parameters: Food: folic acid, 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolic acid, …

Volatile organic compound (VOC) screening of packaging materials

Screening of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from paper, board, and plastics. The method can be used to analyze volatile residues from printed packaging. For evaluation of recycling process efficiency, …

18O stable isotope analysis

18O stable isotope analysis of oxygen determines the content of 18O in a given sample material. The results are reported in the VSMOW, ‰-unit. Measurement is conducted with isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) techniques. The analysis is suitable for …

34S stable isotope analysis

Stable isotope analysis of sulfur with elemental analyzer - isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (EA-IRMS). The results are reported as δ34SVCDT-‰, representing per mille deviations from the Vienna Canyon Diablo Trolite (VCDT) standard.

Acid insoluble ash content of paper or board

ISO 776
This test is used to determine the quantity of acid-insoluble ash in paper, board, or pulp samples. Testing is performed according to the ISO 776 standard.

Analysis of natural gas or biogas according to ASTM D1945, ASTM D1946, or ASTM D3588

ASTM D1945, ASTM D1946, ASTM D3588
Quantification of heating value, CH4, CO2, O2, N2, H2, and C2–C5 alkanes in natural gas and biogas …

Anthraquinone content in paper and paperboard

Anthraquinone is an additive used in paper pulp manufacturing processes. According to BfR XXXVI, the application of anthraquinone as an additive to raw material is no longer recommended.

Auger electron spectroscopy (AES)

Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) is used to analyze the elemental composition of materials. AES is a surface-sensitive technique (3-9 nm) which is used for depth profiling, providing analysis of the elemental composition in depth. Secondary electron …

Authenticity of honey

As defined in the EU honey directive 2001/110/EC, honey is the natural sweet substance produced by Apis mellifera bees from plant nectar or honeydew. Honey that is placed on the market in the EU must meet the composition criteria outlined in the directive and must not …

Automotive diesel testing package according to EN 590 standard

EN ISO 10370, EN ISO 12156-1, EN ISO 12185, …
Standard EN 590 outlines the testing requirements and methods for diesel fuel quality testing. The following tests …

Beeswax wraps - compliance testing package for Reg. (EC) 1935/2004

DIN 10955, EN 13130-1, EN 14338
Test package for beeswax-coated wraps to evaluate suitability for food contact according to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 (Article 3). The …

Biobased carbon content according to ISO 16620

ISO 16620
The biobased carbon content is either reported as a fraction of the total organic carbon (TOC) or total carbon (TC). The price is for non-volatile samples. If your sample is volatile, please discuss the …

Biomass carbohydrate composition

NREL/TP 510-42618
During this biomass carbohydrate analysis, the sample is first hydrolyzed, after which the acid-insoluble fraction is filtered and monomeric sugars are analyzed with ion chromatography. Monomeric sugars included in …

Biomass fraction of CO2 emissions for carbon emissions trading

ASTM D6866
Determination of the biomass fraction of CO2 emissions generated from mixed fuel incineration, as required by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). CO2 originating from non-fossil …

Bisphenol A, B, F, S, and AF content

Analysis package for quantifying the following bisphenol compounds: bisphenol A (BPA) [CAS: 80-05-7], bisphenol B (BPB) [CAS: 77-40-7], bisphenol F (BPF) [CAS: 620-92-8], bisphenol S (BPS) [CAS: 80-09-1], bisphenol AF (BPAF) [CAS: 1478-61-1]. …

CH4, CO2, O2, N2, H2, H2O, and C2–C5 alkane content in natural gas or biogas

Quantification of CH4 (methane), CO2 (carbon dioxide), O2 (oxygen), N2 (nitrogen), H2 (hydrogen), H2O (water), and C2-C5 alkanes in natural gas and biogas samples with gas …

Caffeine determination

Determination of caffeine from food and dietary supplements with an HPLC-UV-VIS method. According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, caffeine-containing products must be labeled with the following disclaimers: "High …

Cannabinoids in food

Cannabinoids are a class of terpenes present in the hemp plant, some of which possess various biological properties. Due to this, the levels of certain cannabinoids in food products are controlled under EU regulation. According to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, …

Carnitine and choline in food

AOAC 2015.10
Analysis package for determining free or total carnitine and choline in food products with an HPLC-MS method based on AOAC 2015.10. Both carnitine and choline are essential nutrients with many roles in human biology. They can be …

Carnitine in food

AOAC 2015.10
Determination of free or total carnitine in food with an HPLC-MS method based on AOAC 2015.10. Carnitine is an essential nutrient that plays a role in energy metabolism. Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 lists carnitine as a substance that can be added to …

Characterization of polymers by py-GC-MS

Pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (py-GC-MS) is used to determine the identity of an unknown polymer sample. During the measurement, the sample is instantaneously heated in an inert atmosphere or vacuum. This causes the …

Cholesterol content of food

AOAC 994.10
Determination of cholesterol content in various food products, such as egg and milk-based products, pasta, meat, and fish. The analysis is performed with a GC-FID method based on AOAC 994.10.

Composition criteria for honey and type of honey

Technical parameters for the composition of honey are set in Council Directive 2001/110/EC. The directive also lists the main types of honey according to origin and mode of production. This analysis package includes the …

Dioxins and furans (PCDD/F) in plastic, paper, and rubber

Analysis for quantifying dioxins and furans (PCDD/F) in various packaging materials (e.g. food and cosmetics packaging) and their raw materials, including plastics, paper, and rubber. Dioxins and furans are a …

Dissolved silicon in ultrapure water

The measurement determines the content of dissolved silicon in ultrapure water using UV-Vis spectroscopy (molybdenum heteropolyblue method). The silicon detection limit is 0.7 ppb. The sample must be collected in a suitable sample container …

Ethanol or alcohol content analysis

Determination of ethanol in alcoholic beverages and food products with a GC-FID technique. The more specific method can differ depending on the sample, and the method most suitable for the product is chosen. For liquid samples, the results are …

Food contact compliance testing of single-use nitrile gloves (BfR XXI/1)

DIN 10955, EN 1186-1, EN 1186-2, …
Test package for single-use nitrile gloves to assess food contact compliance (for all foodstuffs) according to Germany's …

Fosetyl determination

Analysis of fosetyl-Al and phosphonic acid in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC-MS/MS method. The results are expressed as fosetyl-Al (sum of fosetyl, phosphonic acid, and their salts, expressed as fosetyl).

Free fatty acids and acid value determination

EN ISO 660
Determination of free fatty acids in fats and oils according to a titrimetric method outlined in EN ISO 660. The method can be adapted to other food samples through the addition of an extraction step, after which …

Identification of an unknown sample

Measurlabs offers tailor-made analysis packages for unidentified samples. Our experts will formulate the needed analysis package based on the information provided by the customer. The formulated package aims to provide sufficient information to …

Identification of chemical groups with FTIR (aqueous solution samples)

Identification of chemical groups in aqueous solutions using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results will be delivered as raw data and spectra. A batch includes the analysis of …

Microplastics in fish and other aquatic animals

Determination of microplastics in biological samples of aquatic animal origin using FTIR. The results of the analysis will specify different types of polymers by size.

Myo-inositol (free, bound and total) in food

Analysis of free, bound, and total myo-inositol in food with an HPLC-PAD method. Inositol, or myo-inositol, plays several roles in human biology and is considered a vitamin-like compound, although not a vitamin. Regulation (EU) No …

N-nitrosamines in pharmaceuticals

Nitrosamines are a class of organic compounds that are characterized by the presence of a nitroso group bonded to a saturated nitrogen atom. They are typically formed from the reaction of secondary or tertiary amines with nitrosating agents, which …

Polymer characterization by NMR

NMR can be used to identify the type(s) of polymer(s) in a sample by studying the unique response of their nuclei to an applied magnetic field. This technique can be used to characterize a completely unknown polymer or a blend of polymers. NMR can also …

Pyrolysis oil - Basic analysis package

ASTM D4239, ASTM D7042, EN ISO 6245, …
Effective utilization of pyrolysis oil as a replacement for fossil fuels or as feedstock for recycled plastic requires it to meet certain quality specifications. This …

Raman spectroscopy - gas samples

Analysis of gaseous samples using Raman spectroscopy.

Reducing sugars with Luff–Schoorl method

Determination of reducing sugar content, expressed as glucose, from food and feed with the Luff–Schoorl titration method.

Short chain branching of HDPE by 13C-NMR

Use of 13C-NMR to identify the type and relative quantity of short-chain branching in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) samples. The prevalence of short-chain branching can have major effects on the properties of HDPE materials such as …

Specific migration testing – photoinitiators

Photoinitiators are substances that are added to printing inks to initiate the curing process upon exposure to UV light. These substances are also potential contaminants in recycled fibers. The compliance of materials can be …

Starch content in food

Determination of starch in food with a spectrophotometric method.

Substances subject to the RoHS Directive

IEC 62321
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. All electrical equipment sold within the European Union (EU) must comply …

Sugar alcohols (polyols) in food

Determination of polyol content in food with an HPLC-PAD method. Polyols or sugar alcohols occur naturally in foods like fruits and vegetables. Polyols are also often added to low-sugar and sugar-free products since they provide a similar sweetness …

TOP assay (PFAS precursors)

Total oxidizable precursors (TOP) assay analysis can be used when estimating the presence of PFAS precursors and intermediates by oxidizing them into stable end-products. The analysis can be combined with traditional PFAS analysis to obtain additional …

Tacticity of polymers by NMR

Polymer tacticity (isotactic, syndiotactic, or atactic) can be studied using differing NMR techniques suitable for different polymer types. Polypropylene (PP) is analyzed using 1H-NMR and can be combined with 2D experiments such as COSY-NMR for more …

Theobromine in cocoa and cocoa products

Determination of theobromine content in cocoa and cocoa products, such as chocolate, with an HPLC-UV-VIS method. Theobromine (xantheose) is the main alkaloid present in cocoa beans.

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol, alpha-tocopheryl acetate) in food and dietary supplements

EN 12822, ISO 20633
Determination of vitamin E in food samples using an HPLC-FLD method according to ISO 20633, or in dietary supplement samples using …

Vitamin K in food and dietary supplements

AOAC 2015.09
Analysis of vitamin K content in food or supplement products with one of the following HPLC-FLD methods: Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) in food, Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-4) in dietary supplements, Vitamin K2 …

Wood for food contact - compliance testing package

CEN/TR 14823, DIN 10955, EN 1541
As there is no harmonized EU regulation for using wood in food contact applications, compliance should be assessed based on other resources, such as the …

XRD analysis of bentonite

EN 13925
Quantitative mineralogical analysis by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) on bentonite samples to identify and quantify the concentration of occurring minerals. The analysis is performed according to EN 13925. The results of the analysis are …

Xanthate content analysis

The measurement provides the content of different xanthates using a 1H NMR measurement. In the analysis, appropriate reference is used to quantify the results. Different degradation products can be analyzed simultaneously. Please get in touch with Measurlabs …

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