Analytical Chemistry

Reading Scientific Services has  extensive experience in product testing, with the laboratories using methodologies which are at the leading edge of chemical analysis.  The analytical chemistry department has particular expertise in dealing with customer complaint samples and the contamination of foods and beverages with toxic substances, including those involving extortion.

Examples of the extensive range of analyses carried out include:

• Ionic and non-ionic strength of detergents
• Alcohol substitution and adulteration in beverages
• Determination of the composition of formulated products
• Presence or absence of bleach
• Detergent contamination
• Toxicity screening analysis for drugs of abuse
• Petrol/diesel contamination
• Presence or absence of faecal material
• Analysis for contaminant metals
• Preservative testing
• Quality control of raw materials and finished products
• Identification of impurities detected by clients during routine QC