Envirolab Services Melbourne has obtained NATA Accreditation for analysing Reactive Silica(SiO₂) in water matrices using the Discrete Analyser. This newly accredited capability provides in-house expertise for precise and dependable results, especially for our clients in industrial water treatment.

A further extension in NATA Accreditation has been granted to Envirolab Services Sydney. The laboratory's accreditation has been extended for the analysis of Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulfur in solid matrices, using the High Temperature Combustion Analyser.

A further extension to MPL Laboratories' NATA Accreditation has been granted in March. The laboratory is now accredited to analyse Acrylamide in soils using LC-MSMS, which provides in-house capability to clients operating in solid waste management arising from mining activities, sewerage treatment, and other industrial processes.

Envirolab Services Sydney is now NATA accredited to AS 2985-2009 Workplace Atmospheres – Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust and AS 3640-2004 Workplace Atmospheres – Method for sampling and gravimetric determination of inhalable dust (gravimetric parts only). Accreditation will benefit our clients operating in occupational hygiene protection.

What does asbestos look like? Does it have a defined smell? You can’t tell by looking if a material contains asbestos. Asbestos cannot be identified by tasting or smelling it. But there are six commercial asbestos minerals worth knowing about and that's what we explore in this update. 

MPL Laboratories, is now NATA accredited for Carbon and Sulphur analyses in Sediments, Sludges, Soils, and Ores using the LECO solid analyser. This test-flow provides an in-house capability for Sulphur analysis as part of Acid Mine Drainage workflows.