Organics
Our organic chemistry department is primarily involved with the analysis of carbon containing compounds in waters, soil, shellfish, and air. Using the latest technology such as gas chromatographs (GC) and liquid chromatographs (LC) with mass spectrometry (MS) we can detect herbicides, pesticides, cyanotoxins, endocrine disruptors, pharmaceutical products, PFAS and a variety of other compounds at low levels. Our team can also detect and analyse petroleum hydrocarbons and trace level chlorinated compounds.
Scope of test
1080
Predator control toxin that is soluble in water
Acid herbicides
Group of compounds used for broadleaf weed control in both agricultural and non-agricultural applications
Alcohols
Organic compound that carries at least one hydroxyl functional group. It is commonly known is ethanol found in alcoholic beverages
Aldehydes
Used in the production of resins and plastics
Cyanotoxins
Toxins produced by cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
Dihaloacetonitriles (DBP)
Formed during the disinfection process of water with chlorine
Endocrine disruptors
Disrupt hormonal systems in humans, found in household and industrial products
Haloacetic acids
Formed during the disinfection process of water with chlorine