Fate & Metabolism
Environmental Fate and Plant and Animal Metabolism
Smithers Viscient’s Environmental Fate and Metabolism department includes internationally recognized experts in biodegradation, plant and animal metabolism, and bioconcentration. Our fully equipped facilities are staffed by experienced personnel. With dedicated laboratories, sophisticated equipment, and a staff familiar with EPA, OPPTS, FDA, OECD, CEPA, EU, BBA and JMAFF guidelines, Smithers Viscient has extensive experience in the environmental challenges associated with product development.
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Environmental fate studies offered include:
- Bioaccumulation
- Photodegradation – Soil and Aqueous
- Hydrolysis
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Sediment Transformation (OECD 308)
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Soil Transformation (OECD 307)
- Absorption/Desorption in Soil, Sediment and Sludge
- Plant and Animal Metabolism
- A full range of standardized biodegradation tests, from simple screening tests, sludge respiration inhibition (OECD 209) and Ready Biodegradability (OECD 301B), to more complex simulation tests
