regulatory testing
It is vital to your business that the substances you are producing and using comply with the regulations your government has established to protect human health and the environment and to ensure the safe use of substances throughout their lifecycle.
Please see our Regulatory Tests List below for examples of the standard tests we conduct. If you do not see the test you are interested in please feel free to contact us. If you’re unsure of what test you may need, we will work with you to remedy that as well.
Regulatory Testing Services
Based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Investigative Science Inc. (ISI) is an independent, Health Canada-registered analytical testing facility. Operating under a strict ISO framework, our state-of-the-art laboratory delivers legally defensible, high-integrity data that global regulatory bodies require. We support chemical and polymer manufacturers navigating complex international notification and registration frameworks.
Compliance Frameworks We Support:
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Health Canada & Environment Canada: New Substances Notification Regulations (NSNR).
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): REACH compliance.
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United States EPA: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory requirements.
ISI provides comprehensive analytical testing adhering to the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals (Section 1: Physical-Chemical Properties Testing):
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OECD 101: UV-VIS Absorption Spectra (Phototoxicity Screening & Identification)
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OECD 102: Melting Point / Melting Range (Physical State Assessment)
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OECD 103: Boiling Point (Volatility & Hazard Classification)
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OECD 104: Vapour Pressure (Atmospheric Environmental Fate)
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OECD 105: Water Solubility (Aquatic Distribution & Bioavailability)
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OECD 106: Adsorption - Desorption Using a Batch Equilibrium Method (Environmental Mobility & Soil Fate)
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OECD 107: Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) - Shake Flask Method (Bioaccumulation Potential)
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OECD 109: Density of Liquids and Solids (Physical Profiling & Packaging Specs)
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OECD 111: Hydrolysis as a Function of pH (Abiotic Aquatic Degradation Rate)
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OECD 112: Dissociation Constants in Water (pH-Dependent Environmental Behaviour)
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OECD 113: Screening Test for Thermal Stability and Stability in Air (Storage Stability & Shelf Life)
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OECD 115: Surface Tension of Aqueous Solutions (Surfactant Properties & Mobility)
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OECD 117: Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) - HPLC Method (Bioaccumulation Potential)
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OECD 120: Solution/Extraction Behaviour of Polymers in Water (Polymer Stability)
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OECD 121: Adsorption Coefficient (Koc) on Soil and Sewage Sludge (Soil Mobility)
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OECD 123: Partition Coefficient (1-Octanol/Water) - Slow-Stirring Method (Hydrophobic Bioaccumulation)
OECD Tests for Nanomaterials:
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OECD 29: Guidance Document on Transformation/Dissolution of Metals and Metal Compounds in Aqueous Media
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OECD 318: Dispersion Stability of Nanomaterials in Simulated Environmental Media
Request a Regulatory Testing Quote
Ready to initiate your regulatory study? The scientific consulting team at Investigative Science Inc. is here to help you scope your project and ensure compliance with global frameworks.
To help us provide an accurate timeline and cost estimate, please include the following details in your inquiry:
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The specific OECD methods required (e.g., OECD 105, OECD 111)
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The nature of the test substance (e.g., pure chemical, commercial mixture, or polymer)
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or known physical-chemical property estimates
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Your target regulatory framework (e.g., Health Canada NSNR, US EPA TSCA, or European REACH)
Contact ISI Today:
Email us directly (Sira Shahrzad: sshahrzad@investigativescience.com) or use our website contact form to connect with our Burlington, Ontario laboratory team. We look forward to partnering with you on your next regulatory submission.
Non-Competing Third-Party Lab Status
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As a privately-owned, independent scientific consultancy and laboratory, ISI offers completely unbiased, non-competing third-party analysis. We do not manufacture or market end-products, ensuring your commercial IP is entirely secure.
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