Accurate and Ethical Skin Corrosion Testing for Material Classification
LCS Laboratory provides fast, reliable testing for the classification of corrosive liquids and solids. Using the OECD 435 / CORROSITEX procedure, this in vitro method evaluates the potential of substances to cause skin corrosion, supporting classification under globally harmonized systems (GHS), Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
This test measures the time it takes for a biomembrane to experience penetrating disintegration, simulating the effects of corrosive substances on human skin. Results help ensure proper handling, labelling, and shipping of dangerous goods, protecting both workers and the environment.
Why Is This Test Important?
Proper classification of corrosive materials is essential for ensuring compliance with safety standards and reducing risks associated with their transport and use. Skin corrosion testing identifies the hazard level of substances, enabling businesses to:
- Mitigate safety risks to workers handling corrosive substances.
- Ensure accurate labelling and adherence to international transport regulations.
- Promote environmental and ethical responsibility through non-animal testing methods.
By providing clear and accurate results, LCS Laboratory helps clients prevent accidents, improve workplace safety, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Technical Details of the OECD 435 Test
- Testing Principle: The test involves the use of a biomembrane designed to simulate human skin. This membrane is exposed to the test substance to measure the time required for penetration and disintegration.
- Result Measurement: Typical corrosion times range from a few seconds for strong acids and bases to several hours for weaker acids, organic solvents, or mildly corrosive substances.
- Ethical and Environmental Advantages: This in vitro test method eliminates the need for animal testing. It is also environmentally friendly, requiring only 3-5 mL of the sample.
- Sample Requirements: Clients should provide samples in glass or polypropylene (PP) vials, accompanied by a completed request form that includes the product trade name, batch number, and chemical composition for safety purposes.
Additional Information and Services
LCS Laboratory is located in London, Ontario, Canada, and our professional chemists conduct testing with precision and adherence to international standards. Clients can review a sample skin corrosion rate laboratory report to understand the format and comprehensiveness of our results.
Contact LCS Laboratory for Testing Services
If you have questions about this test or need assistance with other material classifications, contact us through our contact page. Our laboratory price list and request forms are also available for download to streamline your submission process.
LCS Laboratory offers a full spectrum of tests for dangerous goods classification. Partner with us for precise, ethical, and efficient testing solutions tailored to your needs.
