Physical & Chemical Testing
Oxford Analytical Services offers extensive expertise in physical and chemical testing to evaluate the properties of formulated products across a wide range of applications. From GLP-compliant methodologies to bespoke testing solutions, our laboratory is equipped to meet the stringent requirements of industries such as biocides, agrochemicals and industrial chemicals. Whether adhering to international standards like CIPAC, OPPTS, PHARMACOPEIA, OECD, EEC, AOAC or creating custom methods, we ensure reliable and actionable results tailored to your needs.
Physical & Chemical Testing Challenges We Solve
Understanding and controlling the physical and chemical properties of your products is essential, but challenges can arise:
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex regulatory landscapes such as BPR, REACH, and PPP
- Customisation Needs: Developing testing protocols specific to unique product formulations
- Time Constraints: Delivering rapid results to meet tight deadlines and prevent market delays
- Complex Testing Requirements: Accessing specialised testing capabilities for diverse product attributes
- Reliability and Consistency: Ensuring high-quality data for critical decision-making
At Oxford Analytical, we address these challenges with precision, expertise and efficiency, helping you maintain compliance and market readiness.
Benefits and Unique Value of Oxford Analytical Services
Customised Testing Solutions
Tailored methods and protocols to reflect real-world conditions and unique product requirements.
Development of bespoke SOPs to address non-standard testing needs.
Fast Turnaround Times
Streamlined processes designed to provide timely results, reducing project lead times and enabling faster product launches.
Extensive Methodology
Expertise in standard methodologies such as CIPAC, OPPTS, PHARMACOPEIA, OECD, EEC and more.
Flexibility to adapt methods for specific industry or regulatory requirements.
GLP Compliance
Full adherence to Good Laboratory Practices, ensuring the integrity and reliability of results for regulatory submissions.
Comprehensive Testing Range
Broad capabilities, including pH testing, particle size distribution, flammability, viscosity, and beyond, covering all critical product parameters.
Regulations We Cover
Our physical and chemical testing services align with the following regulatory frameworks:
- Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) – Regulation (EU) 528/2012
- Plant Protection Products Regulation (PPP) – Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009
- REACH – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
- Additional guidelines as required by specific industries or markets
Analysis We Cover
pH & Acidity/Alkalinity
Pourability & Pourability
Viscosity & Surface Tension
Titrations of most kinds
Wet Sieving & Wettability
Moisture Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
Active ingredient Suspensibility and Spontaneity of Dispersion
Appearance, weight change, Trigger Performance, Sprayability
Adhesion to seeds or dissolution of water soluble bags
Explosive and Oxidising Properties
Flash Point and Flammability
Sulphated Ash & Loss on Drying/Ignition
Bulk, Tap & Relative Density
Low Temperature Cycling and Stability
Dilution & Emulsion Stability
Corrosivity/Corrosion Properties
Effectiveness of Cleaning Procedures
Flowability & Miscibility
Friability and Attrition, Dust Content, Dry Sieving
Particle Size Distribution (Gravimetric or Laser Diffraction)
Tablet integrity, Disintegration and Dissolution)
Solubility (Water or Solvents)
Partition Co-efficient & Dissociation Constant
This list is not exhaustive.
Why Choose OAS?
We are a trusted partner for regulatory compliance and product development, delivering:
- Expertise Across Industries: Serving biocide, agrochemical and industrial chemical manufacturers with tailored solutions
- Reliable Partner: Proven track record of delivering accurate results on time
- Customer Centric Approach: Focused on addressing your unique challenges and ensuring your success
Let’s Discuss Your Testing Needs
Our services include:
We offer precise and GLP-compliant Substance Identification (Substance ID) Analysis tailored to the unique needs of industries such as biocides, agrochemicals and industrial chemicals. Find out more here.
We have been developing tailored methods at affordable prices for many years. Our chemists have developed thousands of methods over the years from simple single actives to complex products covering a wide range of levels and product types.
We can also validate already developed methods or support you through your own method development journey via consultation.
Our validation expertise covers global requirements including SANCO/3030/99, SANTE/2020/12830 and ICH Q2, OPPTS 830.1800 and APVMA among others. Find out more here
Need data for registration or a safety data sheet?
From explosive properties through to partition co-efficient, we cover a wider range of physical tests and can also develop our own in-house methods for novel experiments.
We use a range of methods from CIPAC, ASTM, ISO, OPPTS, OECD and more to meet global regulatory requirements. Find out more here
We can carry out impurity profiling, product screening, method validation and 5 batch analysis or Technical Equivalence studies to meet your registration needs. Our team develop tailored methods for your products and can also support with structural identification requirements.
We have many years of experience with successful studies over many compounds from Citric Acid to Pyrethrins covering elemental impurities, isomers, and additives of all types.
Whether your product is a TC, or TK we can help. Find out more here
We can design storage stability studies with or without GLP accreditation under the Biocides, Plant Protection, or ICH guidelines to support registration around the world. Find out more here
New regulations around Biocides came into place in 2012 . We have since therefore worked with industry to support registration needs conducting 5 batch analysis, routine testing, storage stability, physical testing and more on a wide range of Biocides.
Biostimulants are a wonderful new way to protect our plants and wildlife by using nature to protect itself. They are natural substances harnessed for their characteristics. After that they are developed into products that can be applied to seeds, plants and soils in order to stimulate natural growth.
We have worked with consultants and direct customers for many years supporting their Agrochemical registration testing requirements under global regulations. Find out more here
The fertiliser market is well established but under scrutiny with the introduction of new regulations demanding more rigorous testing and reducing acceptable levels of elements.
We are one of few labs that can offer the full suite of Fertiliser testing including Inorganic Arsenic, and Chromium VI. Find out more here
Need a reasoned case for a regulator? Trying to develop a product or a method? See what our chemists and consultants can do to help. Find out more here
We can cover elemental to extremely low levels. For instance if you just need to identify, quantify, or fully validate a method. Our ICP systems cover a wide range of elements often working on 10+ elements at the same time.
We regularly work on Silver, Lead, Arsenic, Chromium, Cadmium, Mercury, Copper, Boron and Sodium to name a few. Our list of capabilities stretches much longer! Find out more here
Need routine quality checks, one offs or concerned about contamination?
New regulations to meet? We often take on complex novel projects and it is what we are known for! Our chemists enjoy doing something different! Find out more here
Whether you are carrying out the development of a new formulation, changing suppliers or adjusting existing products, we can support you with formulation development and experimentation through product composition and formulation GLP compliant testing. Find out more here.