RespirTek, Inc.
RespirTek, Inc. is a privately owned bioenvironmental testing and research laboratory based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in biodegradability testing, wastewater treatability and inhibition studies, and bioremediation.[1] Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, RespirTek serves a diverse international client base, including manufacturers, distributors, and organizations in the consumer products, chemical, and environmental engineering sectors.[1]
History
RespirTek, Inc. was founded in 2001 in South Mississippi to advance scientific approaches for evaluating the environmental fate of organic compounds. The company was established to fill a gap in the environmental testing market, emphasizing both technical expertise and client communication.
Over time, RespirTek expanded its services to include biodegradability testing under international guidelines (OECD, ASTM, ISO, EN, AS), wastewater treatability studies, and bioremediation assessments. Its protocols have been used by manufacturers and distributors to support environmental product claims and comply with ecolabel and regulatory requirements.
In 2020, RespirTek announced the construction of a new testing and research facility in the Sunplex Light Industrial Park in Jackson County, Mississippi. The project represented a $1.5 million investment aimed at increasing laboratory capacity and creating new jobs in the region.[2] The new facility was completed and became fully operational in June 2022.
Services
RespirTek provides environmental laboratory testing services to support regulatory compliance, certification, and product development:
- Biodegradability Testing: Conducts standard and custom tests aligned with OECD, ASTM, ISO, EN, and AS guidelines.[3]
- Wastewater Treatability and Inhibition Studies: Evaluates the biological treatability of contaminants in wastewater treatment processes.[4]
- Bioremediation Testing: Designs and evaluates microbial solutions for the treatment of contaminated soils and waters.[5]
Notable Projects
- In 2021, RespirTek performed OECD 301B testing for Minus Works, contributing to certification of a refrigerant gel as "readily biodegradable."[6]
- In 2023, the company tested Calumet’s Penreco product line for ultimate biodegradability, supporting environmental claims for white mineral oils and gels.[7]
- In 2024, RespirTek conducted ultimate biodegradability certification testing for Durasoil, a dust control fluid developed by Soilworks.[8]
Accreditation
RespirTek is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, a globally recognized standard for laboratory competence and quality management.[1] The company also complies with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) as required by clients and regulators.
It is an organizational member of ASTM International and contributes to the development of standards related to environmental testing and biodegradability.[1]
The company is an approved testing laboratory by:
- Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), for compostability testing under ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868.[9]
- DIN CERTCO, part of TÜV Rheinland and DIN, for biodegradability testing under European standards.[10]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://www.respirtek.com/
- ↑ "Biloxi bio lab expanding into Jackson County with new $1.5 million testing facility". 21 September 2020.
- ↑ "Biodegradability Testing".
- ↑ "Wastewater Treatment".
- ↑ "Bioremediation".
- ↑ "Minus Works Becomes First Gel Pack Manufacturer to Receive Ready Biodegradability Certification" (Press release).
- ↑ "Calumet engages with RespirTek laboratory to earn certification for Ultimate Biodegradability". 22 September 2023.
- ↑ "RespirTek Certificate of Biodegradability – Durasoil (TPD2410014) – Soilworks – Soil Stabilization & Dust Control".
- ↑ "Approved Labs".
- ↑ "DIN CERTCO - RespirTek, Inc".
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