Biodegradability Testing

Explore our available methods for biodegradability testing

With our wide range of testing solutions, we are able to determine the biodegradability, compostability, or ecotoxicity of your products and materials. We can do this at any stage in your project, allowing you to determine the best materials to use or get the documented testing you need to label your products as biodegradable.

How Our Biodegradability Testing Works

Biodegradability tests typically contain a blank control group, a reference group, and a test group. The blank control group contains only inoculum and mineral medium and is used to check the CO2 formation or oxygen consumption of the inoculum itself. On the other hand, the reference group contains a material that is known to be biodegradable, such as sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, aniline, or cellulose in some tests which is used to confirm that the system is working properly.

Our Biodegradability Testing Offerings:

ASTM D5511
Test Type: Anaerobic Biodegradability

Test the anaerobic biodegradability of your plastics with the ASTM D5511 test.

From $1799/sample
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ASTM D5864
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the biodegradability of your lubricants with the ASTM D5864 test.

From $899/sample
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ASTM D6400
Test Type: Composting

Assess the aerobic compostability of your plastics with the ASTM D6400 specification.

From $7499/sample
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ASTM D6691
Test Type: Seawater

Test the aerobic biodegradability of your plastics in seawater with the ASTM D6691 test.

From $1299/sample
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ASTM D6731
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the biodegradability of your lubricants with the ASTM D6731 test.

From $699/sample
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ISO 14851
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ultimate biodegradability of your plastics with the ISO 14851 test.

From $1299/sample
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ISO 14852
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ultimate biodegradability of your plastics through the ISO 14852 test.

From $1499/sample
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ISO 14855
Test Type: Composting

Test the compostability of your plastic with the ISO 14855 test.

From $2399/sample
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ISO 17556
Test Type: Soil

Test the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of your polymers with the ISO 17556 test.

From $1299/sample
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ISO 20200
Test Type: Composting

Test the degree of disintegration of plastic materials with the ISO 20200 test.

From $1899/sample
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ISO 9408
Test Type: Freshwater

Determine the biodegradation of a material by measuring oxygen consumption with ISO 9408 aqueous aerobic biodegradability test.

From $500/sample
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ISO 9439
Test Type: Freshwater

Measure the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds by monitoring CO₂ evolution over 28 days.

From $700/sample
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OECD 120
Test Type: Solubility

Test the behaviors of your polymers in water with the OECD 120 test.

From $399/sample
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OECD 207
Test Type: Toxicity

Test the toxicity of your materials with the OECD 207 test.

From $2299/sample
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OECD 208
Test Type: Toxicity

Test the impacts of your products on seedling emergence with the OECD 208 test.

From $1599/sample
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OECD 209
Test Type: Toxicity

Test the impact of your materials on microorganisms with the OECD 209 test.

From $599/sample
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OECD 301B
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ready biodegradability of your products with the OECD 301B test.

From $699/sample
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OECD 301D
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ready biodegradability of your products with the OECD 301D test.

From $499/sample
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OECD 301F
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the ready biodegradability of your materials with the OECD 301F test.

From $499/sample
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OECD 302B
Test Type: Freshwater

Test the inherent biodegradability of your products with the OECD 302B test.

From $899/sample
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OECD 306
Test Type: Seawater

Test the biodegradability of your products in seawater with the OECD 306 test method.

From $699/sample
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OECD 311
Test Type: Anaerobic Biodegradability

Evaluate products in conditions relevant to anaerobic digesters with the OECD 311 anaerobic biodegradability test method.

From $1300/sample
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Have Questions About Biodegradability Testing? Talk to Our Team

At Aropha, our goal is to make biodegradability testing more accessible and affordable for businesses to encourage the development of biodegradable products and green chemistry. If you are interested in our testing or have questions, contact our team today!

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