Excellence in Toxicology Testing Services
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including brief descriptions of our test methods and their applications.
Our Services
We offer a diverse range of specialized services, including: Modified Ames Testing, Method IP 346 Analysis, Nitration Assays for Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, Bitumen Microfuming, advanced HPLC and GC-MS analyses, as well as expert consulting tailored to your needs.
MODIFIED AMES TEST
The Modified Ames Test was developed by Mobil Oil Corporation scientists in 1983 as a screening assay for the dermal carcinogenicity of petroleum oils. The test has become the most widely used short-term biological assay in the petroleum industry. It was adopted in 1995 as ASTM Standard Method E 1687.
IP346/80 TESTING
The Method IP 346 was developed by Shell scientists as a chemical screening assay for dermal carcinogenicity. Like the Modified Ames Test, it relies on the fact that the principal carcinogens in oils are PAC, and that the biologically active members of the class are readily extractable into dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
CONSULTING
In partnership with Greener Tox Solutions, Biodegradation Studies, and Microtox, Petrolabs has the expertise to provide consulting services in the arena of mutagenicity and Aquatic Toxicology Assays. Let us put our expertise to work for you designing custom solutions to meet your organization’s specific needs.