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
Flexible Consultancy Packages
Choose from an hourly rate, day rate, or fixed-cost project pricing, depending on the level of support required.
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:
Assesses product consistency across batches, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Determines technical equivalence by comparing composition, impurities and physical properties to reference materials. Learn more.
Provides expert guidance on analytical strategies, regulatory compliance, method selection and problem solving. Supports research, product development and troubleshooting for various industries. Learn more.
Determines the elemental composition of materials, detecting trace metals and other elements using techniques like ICP-MS and ICP-OES. Essential for regulatory testing and material characterisation. Learn more.
Identifies and quantifies impurities in raw materials, intermediates and final products. Ensures compliance with safety standards and supports formulation optimisation. Learn more.
Confirms the accuracy, reliability and reproducibility of analytical methods through independent verification, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Learn more.
Diagnoses unknown contaminants, product failures, or unexpected variations using a range of analytical techniques. Supports root cause analysis and corrective actions. Learn more.
Designs and optimises robust analytical methods tailored to specific applications. Validates methods to ensure accuracy, precision, specificity and regulatory compliance. Learn more.
Evaluates key physical and chemical properties, such as solubility, stability, pH, viscosity and refractive index, supporting material characterisation and regulatory submissions. Learn more.
Characterises polymer composition, molecular weight, degradation and thermal properties. Supports material selection, quality control and failure investigations. Learn more.
Determines the chemical makeup of products, ensuring formulations meet regulatory and quality requirements. Useful for verifying ingredient levels and detecting contaminants. Learn more.
Provides regular testing to verify product consistency, purity and compliance with specifications. Supports manufacturing and regulatory compliance. Learn more.
Uses innovative and targeted approaches to detect unexpected compounds, emerging contaminants, or novel substances, supporting research and development. Learn more.
Evaluates product stability under various conditions to determine shelf life, degradation pathways and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Learn more.
Identifies unknown compounds using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, ensuring proper classification, safety assessment and regulatory compliance. Learn more.