Paints, coatings and adhesives

Molecular biology

  • Identification of bacteria
  • Primer design
  • TaqMan® assay design
  • Determination of resistance genes
  • Sequencing of clone libraries
  • Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina MiSeq Technology)
  • Genotyping
  • Storage of cultures

Genotoxicity, toxicity, cell biology

  • Mutagenicity test (Ames test)
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene mutation test
  • In vitro Mammalian Chromosome Aberration Test
  • In vitro Mammalian Cell Gene Mutation Test
  • Biocompatibility test
  • ATP
  • Cytotoxicity / photocytotoxicity
  • Toxicity test with luminescent bacteria
  • Biodegradability

Preservation adequacy tests

  • Antibiotic resistance test (MH)
  • Antimicrobial effect of materials / surfaces
  • Determination of fungal resistance of paint and coating surfaces
  • Determination of antibacterial activity on plastics surfaces
  • Minimum inhibitory concentration
  • Preservative challenge test (3 challenges)
  • Preservative challenge test (individualized challenges)