Services

Chemex are a long established GLP Compliant laboratory based in UK, performing a range of studies including aquatic ecotoxicology, environmental fate and phys-chem tests along with a selection of terrestrial toxicology studies. We work for a broad international client base offering testing to both marine and freshwater organisms.  In addition, our Consultancy Group are on hand to assist with projects including laboratory auditing and training and have experience working in many countries around the globe.

Marine testing is primarily conducted for product registration under the Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme (OCNS). 

Ecotoxicology is the study of the toxic effects of substances on the constituents of an ecosystem

An extensive range of acute and chronic freshwater toxicity studies can be conducted at Chemex

The Ecotoxicology laboratory at Chemex is able to take full advantage of it’s comprehensive on-site analytical facility with a range of techniques available to suit many different purposes. 

An extensive range of studies to help assess the fate of a chemical in the environment

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Global Research in Plastics Innovation & Sustainability - virtual exhibition booth booked!

Chemex joins BACS (British Association for Chemcial Specialities)

Raising money for Save the Children!

Christmas Jumper Day - 11 December 2020

Chemex Cancer Support Fundraiser...

CITOI event coming up!

Cakes galore at our Coffee Morning!

Abiotic degradation - Hydrolysis as a function of pH

Marine Copepod (Acartia tonsa) Acute Toxicity Test (PARCOM)

Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test (ASRIT) - Carbon and/or Ammonium Oxidation

Marine 72hr EC₅₀ Algal Growth Inhibition Study

Freshwater Algal Growth Inhibition Test (OECD 201, JMAFF, EC C3)

Freshwater Anaerobic Biodegradation Study

Chemex can provide all of your data review solutions.

If you need assistance with experimental design or analytical method development, Chemex have years of experience providing solutions, whatever your problem.

Chemex regularly perform laboratory audit and evaluation projects in the UK and overseas, for the purposes of assessment or improvement.

Chemex can provide expertise in the design and setup of bespoke laboratories.

Chemex undertakes auditing of site activities such as sampling and surveys and can provide experts to either observe or assist.

Chemex offers design and implementation of QA programmes for organisations working with labs and environmental consultancies.

Daphnia magna Acute Immobilisation Test - Static or Semi-static (OECD 202, JMAFF, EC C2, DTAPS)

Daphnia magna Reproduction Test - 21 Day - Semi-static

Freshwater Fish, Acute Toxicity Test (OECD 203, JMAFF, EC C1)

Freshwater Fish - Early Life Stage Toxicity (FELST) - OECD 210

Freshwater Bioconcentration: Flow-through Fish Test