Substance ID
Oxford Analytical Services offers precise and GLP-compliant Substance Identification tailored to the unique needs of industries such as biocides, agrochemicals and industrial chemicals. Leveraging state-of-the-art analytical techniques, we provide fast and reliable identification of chemical substances, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Whether you require routine testing or support for complex regulatory submissions, we deliver actionable insights with unmatched accuracy.
Substance ID Challenges We Solve
Identifying chemical substances accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards poses significant challenges, including:
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring substances meet the requirements of BPR, REACH and PPP regulations
- Complex Compositions: Handling multi-component formulations and identifying trace elements or impurities
- Customised Testing Needs: Adapting methods to the specific requirements of your product or regulatory submissions
- Tight Deadlines: Completing accurate analyses quickly to avoid delays in product registration or market entry
- Data Integrity: Producing reliable and reproducible results to support critical decision making
Our tailored approach ensures that these challenges are resolved efficiently, allowing you to focus on product innovation and compliance.
Benefits and Unique Value of Oxford Analytical Services
Customised Testing Solutions
Bespoke methodologies designed to meet the unique requirements of your substance and application.
Fast Turnaround Times
Rapid, reliable analyses to help you meet tight submission or production deadlines.
GLP Compliance
All analyses are conducted under GLP conditions, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and traceability.
Advanced Analytical Techniques
Comprehensive capabilities, including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS and more, to identify and quantify even trace substances.
Regulatory Expertise
Extensive experience navigating regulatory frameworks for BPR, REACH and PPP submissions.
Proven Track Record
Trusted by leading manufacturers, with a history of delivering high quality Substance ID solutions backed by case studies.
Regulations We Cover
Our Substance ID Analysis services are designed to ensure compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including:
- 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
Partner with Oxford Analytical Services
- Expertise Across Industries: Supporting biocide, agrochemical, and industrial chemical manufacturers with tailored solutions
- State-of-the-Art Techniques: Utilising the latest technology for accurate, reliable results
- Customer Focused Approach: Delivering customised services to meet your unique challenges and timelines
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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.