Certified Biodegradable Testing Solutions

RespirTek, with over 23 years in global biodegradability testing, helps clients confidently navigate test methods, regulations, and certifications for product development and marketing.

We will provide technical consultation initially to establish the ideal testing method and at test completion to ensure your project objectives are met.

RespirTek is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified bioenvironmental testing laboratory with 27 different biodegradability standards on our scope of accreditation.

OECD Biodegradability Tests

We keep you informed throughout the entire testing process, providing weekly updates, where applicable, with real-time data progression reports.

Our metric system requires a response to any inquiry or correspondence within 24 hours by a technical team member.

Compliance Matters To Us

Types of Biodegradability Tests

RespirTek, Inc. conducts ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited OECD, ASTM, and ISO biodegradability testing standards that are compliant with the following regulations and standards:

• Cradle to Cradle
• Safer Choice
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Vessel General Permit (VGP)
• Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL)
• ECHA Restriction
• Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO)
• Columbian Resolution 0689
• REACH 
• Blue Angel - Blauer Engel (Germany) 
• AGROCALIDAD (Ecuador) 
• MIRPRO (Ecuador)

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Certified Results

Throughout the entire process, we are dedicated to:

We understand the importance of ensuring your product is being properly tested and are ready to start immediately. In order to produce quality results for our clients we have developed a process that allows us to be precise and have no wait time from the moment you call or fill out the form.

We Start Immediately

• Documenting the entire process
• Keeping you informed with real-time data/results
• Providing detailed, technical explanations to all questions or inquires
• Issuing a certificate of biodegradability with the final testing report, when applicable
• Committed to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality technical competence. We will reset your project at no additional charge if QC is not met.

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From the start we keep you informed on testing with weekly updates with realtime data progression

Certified Biodegradable Testing Solutions

RespirTek is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified laboratory

We can help clients determine the right method

Qualified and certified with 27 different standards of scope of accreditation

RespirTek, with over 23 years in global biodegradability testing, helps clients confidently navigate test methods, regulations, and certifications for product marketing.

OECD Biodegradability Tests

OECD 301 A, B, C, D, and F

Evaluation of ready or ultimate biodegradability of components in an aqueous aerobic environment

OECD 302B

Evaluation of ultimate biodegradability of components in an aqueous aerobic environment

ISO Biodegradability Tests

ISO 9439

Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium — Carbon dioxide evolution test

ISO 14593

Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium — Method by analysis of inorganic carbon in sealed vessels (CO2 headspace test)

Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions — Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide

ISO 14855

ISO 14852

Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium — Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide

ASTM Biodegradability Tests

ASTM D5210

Standard Test Method for Determining the Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Presence of Municipal Sewage Sludge

ASTM D5338

Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions, Incorporating Thermophilic Temperatures

Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation in Soil of Plastic Materials or Residual Plastic Materials After Composting

ASTM D5988

ASTM D5864

Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components

ASTM D6400

Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics

Compliance Matters To Us

• Cradle to Cradle
• Safer Choice
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Vessel General Permit (VGP)
• Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL)
• ECHA Restriction
• Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO)
• Columbian Resolution 0689

RespirTek, Inc. conducts ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited OECD, ASTM, and ISO biodegradability testing standards that are compliant with the following regulations and standards:

We offer global assistance for bioenvironmental projects.

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OECD 310

Evaluation of ready or ultimate biodegradability of components in an aqueous aerobic environment in a closed bottle

OECD 208 

OECD 311

Anaerobic Biodegradability of Organic Compounds in Digested Sludge

Evaluation of toxicity effects on plant germination including seedling emergence and seedling growth.

ISO 17556 

Assessment of biodegradability in a natural soil environment