Testing Laboratory

1. PRESENTATION ON TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVIDEDBYSIGMA TEST and RESEARCH CENTRE SigmaL

2. ABOUT US • Sigma Test and Research Centre a GLP compliant Laboratory, was established in 2009,with an objective to provide excellence in testing and calibration services and to offer innovative and exceptional analytical solutions. • STRC is fully conscious of its role in quality control and quality assessment and therefore has created facilities as per National and International Standards (IP,IS,PFA,BP,USP,ASTM,ISO,EN,USEPA,APHA,AOAC,OIML etc),meeting requirements of ISO 9001 and 14001, Drug Control Authority of India and NABL(DST), We are continually expanding our capabilities to cover broader range of standards. • The strength of the group lies in its dedicated, multi discipline professionals, expert and experienced governing board, innovative management and highly Sophisticated instruments with computerized data management system complying CFR Part 21 (GLP). SigmaL

3. At STRC, we believe in “providing solutions to clients…what they need and not what they want” byusing state-of-art Instrumentation in the areas of Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Microscopy and Mechanical testing and Calibration services. Regular up gradations reflects STRC’s commitment to customized solutions. SigmaL

4. MISSION: Our Mission at SIGMA TEST & RESEARCH CENTRE is to offer innovative and exceptional analytical process and methodologies that help industries & organizations of all sizes to achieve predictable, improved product quality level, turnaround time & cost associated with testing integrity requirements. SigmaL

5. SERVICES RENDERED by STRC Calibration Services Validation Services STRC Shelf Life Study Analytical Services SigmaL

6. Ayurvedic Pesticides Cosmetics Environmental (Air, Noise, Waste water) Drugs Testing Services Food & Agro products Chemicals Water Building Material Non Destructive SigmaL

7. Volume Mass Force Calibration Services Pressure Electrical Thermal SigmaL

8. FACILITIES IN THE LABORATORY PHYSICAL TESTING CHEMICAL TESTING INSTRUMENTAL TESTING HARD GOOD TESTING MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING and CALIBRATION SERVICES SigmaL

9. Major EQUIPMENTS • GAS CHROMATOGRAPH • Sample Introduction Techniques • Direct Liquid Injection • Auto sampler • Static Head Space • Detection Systems • Flame Ionization Detector (FID) • Electron Capture Detector (ECD) • Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (NPD) • Mass Spectrophotometer (MS) • LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH • Detection Systems • Ultra- Violet Spectrophotometry (UV- Vis) SigmaL

10. MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY • Ultraviolet- Visible Spectrophotometry (UV- Vis) • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) with Flame, Graphite Furnace and Hydride Vapor Generator • Photofluorimeter • Respirable Dust Sampler • High Volume Sampler • Stack Kit • Noise Meter SigmaL

11. PHYSICAL AND THERMAL TESTING • Universal Tensile Strength Machine (UTM) • Compression Testing Machine (CTM) • Blaine Air Permeability • Flash Point • Melting Point Apparatus • Los Angel • Marshall Apparatus SigmaL

12. Wet Chemical Techniques and other Equipments • Auto Titrator • Ph Meter • Ion Selective Electrodes • Soxhlet Extraction • Conductivity Meter • Turbidity Meter • Brookefield Viscometer • Refractometer • Polarimeter SigmaL

13. KjeldahlApparatus • Respirable Dust Sampler • High Volume Sampler • Stack Kit • Noise Meter • Shortly to be Added- ICP-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS & HPLC with Autosampler SigmaL

14. PHARMACEUTICALS/DRUGS/AYURVEDIC Aerosols Identification Oral Liquids Specific Optical Rotation Oral Solids Related Substances Parentral Products Moisture Content Inhalation Products Loss on Drying Topical Liquids and Powders Sulphated Ash/Residue on Ignition Tablets and Capsules Heavy Metals Assays ………………… and more SigmaL

15. WATER Packaged Drinking Water Packaged Natural Mineral Water Drinking Water Construction Water Ground Water Swimming Pool Water Pesticides Residue Analysis Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl’s(PCB’s) Organic & Inorganic Constituents Microbiological Quality of water Trace Elements Heavy Metals ……… and more SigmaL

16. COSMETICS Microbiological Analysis Stability Studies Heavy Metals & Toxic Compounds Volatile Compounds by GC Vitamins Bio- active Ingredients ……. and more Moisturizers Shampoos Oils Nail Paints Deodorants Creams & Waxes Gels Bleach Lip Color Hair Color Lip Balm/ Gloss Shaving Cream/ Gel Tooth Paste Face Powder Eye Shadow Eye Maskara SigmaL

17. FOOD/ AGRO PRODUCTS Poultry Products Milk & Dairy Products Fruits & Fruit Products Cereals & Cereal Products Vegetables & Vegetable Products Vegetable Oils Spices & Condiments Ready to Eat Food Meat & Meat Products Beverages Bakery and confectionary products Pickles Sauces/ Ketchups Jams & Jellies General commodities Nutritional Value Microbiological Analysis Pesticides Residue Fatty Acid Profile Aflatoxins Vitamins Migration Test on Food Grade Materials Proximate Analysis Artificial Colorants Preservatives Toxic Metals Shelf Life Studies ………… and more SigmaL

18. BUILDING MATERIALS Concrete Mix Design For Concrete Core Cutting Test Rebound Hammer Test Concrete Cubes TMT Steel Bars Tiles Bricks Soil- Characteristics Wood Marble/ Granite Concertina Wire Ferrous & Non- Ferrous Metals Refractory Materials Aggregate Bitumen Fineness (Blaine’s) Settling Time Soundness (Le- Chatlier, Autoclave Expansion) Compressive Strength (3, 7, 28 days) Dimension Water Absorption Efflorescence Moisture Expansion Using Boiling Water Tensile Strength Yield Stress Elongation Bend Rebend Mass ………… and more We Care For Your Infrastructure SigmaL

19. ENVIRONMENTAL Ambient Air Stack Emission Processed Water Processed Air Noise Level Earth Pit Resistance Soil Site Assessment EIA Studies Sampling Waste Water Particulate Matter (PM) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4) Total Hydro Carbon (as CH4) Chlorine (Cl2) Ammonia (as NH3) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Oxygen (O2) Chromic Acid Mist ………….. and more SigmaL

20. CHEMICALS Textile Paper Leather Paint Metal & Alloys Mineral Ores Flavors & Fragrances Azo Dyes Pesticide Residue Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Candle Testing ………………………. and more Chemistry is the basis of everything SigmaL

21. PESTICIDES Dust or Powders Granules Pellets Tablets Particulates or Baits Dry Flowables Wettable Powders Ear Tag/ Vapour Strips Seed Treatment WDGS Suspension Concentrate (Flowables) Solutions Emulsifiable Concentrates Gels Aerosol Ultralow Volume Concentrates Microemulsions Suspoemulsions SigmaL

22. MICROBIOLOGY Our Microbiology Lab provides a wide array of testing on different matrices. Our Professional staff offers our clients the most accurate and reliable testing. Attention to Quality and Customer service is what sets us apart from other labs. Our capabilities include most microbiological testing. All testing is done using standard and Validated Methods and can be customized to fit their standard operating procedures. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Detection of Pathogens Ayurvedic and Unani Medicines Enumeration of Spoilage Microbes Food Preservative Efficacy Water Microbiological Assays Air Sterility Testing Cosmetics Bacterial Endotoxin Disinfectant Efficacy VIDAS- A RAPID TEST Equipment FOR Pathogen Screening in Food Products. (Validated methods from AOAC) SigmaL

23. CALIBRATION SERVICES • FORCE • MASS • PRESSURE • VOLUME • TEMPERATURE • ELECTRICAL IN a NUTSHELL—FACILITIES UNDER ONE ROOF CONCEPT SigmaL

24. OTHER SERVICES Analytical Method Development Method Validation Environmental Studies Technical Consultancy/ Product Development Training Scientific/ Technical Studies Shelflife/ Real Time Stability Studies Calibration Inspection SigmaL

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