Microbiology
Omya produces and provides expertise and innovation in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, nanotechnology and preservation.
Our range focuses on everything connected to calcium carbonate. We develop know-how and provide services.
Omya conducts research and development for its own purposes and under contract to customers. We seek new solutions and deliver the associated expertise. There are three focus areas in these efforts:
- Preservatives to optimize calcium carbonate applications, e. g. products and strategies to counter microbial contamination.
- Classic microbiology, e. g. ultra-fast analysis methods to detect the presence of manifest and latent exciters, including steps to neutralize them.
- Microbiology and DNA analysis, e. g. combating resistances or developing technologies to improve the effect of biocides.
Omya solves problems and assists with processes. We are just the people to turn to for anyone encountering microbial problems with calcium carbonates. Omya offers service and support to customers across the globe and provides the most modern expertise on product and process optimization.
At Omya chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and nanotechnology are perfectly networked with each other. Their specific technologies, equipment and installations are all located at a single site, enabling an enviable combination of concentration and openness that makes the company fast, flexible and economical.
On request, we recommend steps for optimizing products and production processes. We provide our customers worldwide with on-site advice and conduct basic and continuing training courses individually designed for their employees.
The overview below shows the focal points of our range of services.
Microbiological Tests
- Aerobic mesophilic bacteria
- Anaerobic mesophilic bacteria
- Aerobic spore formers
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Sulfate-reducing bacteria
- Molds and yeasts
- Algae
Isolation/Identification/Molecular Biology
- Classic cell differentiation (Gram staining, katalasis, oxidasis test, etc.)
- Bacterial identification using API 20N, API 20NE and API STAPH
- PCR 16s rRNA and sequencing
- MLST
- Identification of genetic markers using RT-PCR
Test to Determine Sufficient Preservation
- Minimal inhibition concentration (MIC)
- Resistance test
Proof of Antimicrobial Substances
- Aldehydes
- Isothiazolines
- Phenols
- Acids
- Compounds with activated halogen atoms
Hygiene Examinations
- Contact-plate and swab tests
- Determinations of bacterial counts in the air
- Water hygiene
High Quality
State-of-the-art technology is used to manufacture calcium carbonate products that are tailor-made for a variety of applications.