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CHEMCONNECT.
CHANGING THE WAY YOU INTERACT WITH YOUR LAB.

Our new and improved client portal which will give you greater transparency and control over your samples, collections and testing.

or request an account

Eurofins Chemtest at your fingertips

Chemconnect gives the user a window into their Eurofins Chemtest account, allowing them to view results in real-time, download interim and accredited reports as well as scheduling their chain of custody, collections and deliveries.

Once created in Chemconnect, save it for your engineer for later to complete using Chemgenie. Both systems sync together to deliver the most transparent and user-friendly testing solution on the market.

As both tools are cloud based the information can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the world making Chemsolutions the most accessible and powerful tool in the industry.

FEATURES

At the click of a mouse or at the touch of a tablet

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CREATE

Schedule your chain of custody online, manually or via our barcode scanning feature
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ANALYSE

See live results via our customer dashboard
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DOWNLOAD

Download your reports in PDF, CSV or Excel
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COLLABORATE

Access to live chain of custody, uploaded by Chemgenie user
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ORDER ONLINE

Order consumables online
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SCHEDULE COLLECTIONS

Book collections online
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EXPORT

Export data into HazWasteOnline™ and HoleBASE SI

FEATURES

At the click of a mouse or at the touch of a tablet

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CREATE

Schedule your chain of custody online, manually or via our barcode scanning feature
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ANALYSE

See live results via our customer dashboard
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DOWNLOAD

Download your reports in PDF, CSV or Excel
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COLLABORATE

Access to live chain of custody, uploaded by Chemgenie user
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ORDER ONLINE

Order consumables online
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SCHEDULE COLLECTIONS

Book collections online
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EXPORT

Export data into HazWasteOnline™ and HoleBASE SI

Contact us today to find out how Chemconnect can enhance your business.

    Contact us today to find out how Chemconnect can enhance your business.

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        Soil ChemistryWater ChemistryAsbestosEnvironmental ForensicsGas, Vapours and Dust Waste
        Sulphate SpecificationsWater Supply Pipe Selection (UKWIR)Topsoil and SubsoilSoil Methods
        Water Methods
        Bulk IdentificationSoils
        Source Water Identification
        Soil MeasurementsBoundary ReadingsOdours and Nuisance
        Waste Derived Fuels

        A number of different publications and standards cite sulphate methods. BR279 (1995) has largely been superseded by analytical procedures as detailed in TRL 447 and BRE Special Digest:1 2005 3rd Edition. In addition further reference may be made to BS EN 144-1:2009 + A1:2012 for the testing of aggregates and BS 1377:2018 for soils for civil engineering purposes.
        Water Soluble Sulphate in Soils Total Sulphur in Soils Total Sulphate in Soils

        Testing to meet the requirements of UKWIR Report Ref. No. 10/WM/03/21 Guidance for the selection of water supply pipes to be used in brownfield sites.
        pH Value of Soils Electrical Conductivity of Soils Aliphatic/Aromatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soils by GCxGC-FID Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Soils by Headspace GC-MS Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in Soils by GC-MS

        Testing & reporting is undertaken in accordance with BS 3882:2015 Specification for topsoil and BS 8601:2013 Specification for subsoil and requirements for use
        pH Value of Soils Electrical Conductivity of Soils Moisture and Stone Content of Soils Extractable Cations in Soils Extractable Phosphate in Soils Acid Soluble Metals in Soils

        All Soil Methods
        pH Value of Soils Electrical Conductivity of Soils Moisture and Stone Content of Soils Soil Description Water Soluble Boron in Soils Water Soluble Sulphate in Soils Total Sulphur in Soils Sulphur (Elemental) in Soils by HPLC Water Soluble Chloride in Soils Cyanides & Thiocyanate in Soils Sulphide in Soils Total Nitrogen in Soils Extractable Cations in Soils Extractable Phosphate in Soils Extractable Ammonium in Soils Total Sulphate in Soils Acid Soluble Metals in Soils Hexavalent Chromium in Soils Loss on Ignition Total Organic Carbon in Soils Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in Soils by GC-FID Aliphatic/Aromatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soils by GCxGC-FID Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soils by GC-FID Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Soils by Headspace GC-MS Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in Soils by GC-MS Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soils by GC-MS Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) as Aroclors in Soils by GC-MS / GC-ECD Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) ICES7 Congeners in Soils by GC-MS Organophosphorus (O-P) Pesticides in Soils by GC-MS Organonitrogen (O-N) Pesticides in Soils by GC-MS Organochlorine (O-Cl) Pesticides in Soils by GC-MS Phenols in Soils by GC-MS Phenols in Soils by HPLC

        All Water Methods
        pH Value of Waters Electrical Conductivity of Waters Total Suspended Solids Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (ATU BOD5) Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Anions, Alkalinity & Ammonium in Waters Alkalinity of Waters Total Hardness of Waters Cyanides & Thiocyanate in Waters Sulphide in Waters Total Nitrogen in Waters Cations in Waters by ICP-MS Metals in Waters by ICP-MS Mercury low-level in Waters by Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy Hexavalent Chromium in Waters Total Organic Carbon in Waters Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in Waters by GC-FID Aliphatic/Aromatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Waters by GCxGC-FID Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) in Waters by GC-FID Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Waters by Headspace GC-MS Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in Waters by GC-MS Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Waters by GC-MS Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) as Aroclors in Waters by GC-MS / GC-ECD Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) ICES7 Congeners in Waters by GC-MS Organophosphorus (O-P) Pesticides in Waters by GC-MS Organonitrogen (O-N) Pesticides in Waters by GC-MS Organochlorine (O-Cl) Pesticides in Waters by GC-MS Phenols in Waters by GC-MS Phenols in Waters by HPLC

        All Asbestos Methods
        Asbestos Bulk ID

        All Asbestos Methods
        Asbestos Bulk ID Water Absorption Test Identification and Quantification of Asbestos
        pH Value of Waters Electrical Conductivity of Waters Anions, Alkalinity & Ammonium in Waters Cations in Waters by ICP-MS Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Waters by Headspace GC-MS
        Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air by Automated Thermal Desorption GC-MS
        Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air by Automated Thermal Desorption GC-MS
        Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air by Automated Thermal Desorption GC-MS
        Sample Preparation Ash Content Sulphur, Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine Fixed Carbon Oxygen by Difference Volatile Matter Biomass by Dissolution CHN Elemental Analysis Bulk Density Particle Size Distribution Moisture Content Gross Calorific Value (Higher Heating Value) & Net Calorific Value (Lower Heating Value) Determination of Trace Elements Major Elements

        Water Soluble Sulphate in Soils

        Analysis of  a water extract of sulphate prepared from an aliquot of a dried and ground soil sample by inductively

        Total Sulphur in Soils

        Total sulphur in a soil sample is determined by high temperature combustion in oxygen using an elemental analyser.  The resultant

        Total Sulphate in Soils

        Acid digestion of a sample aliquot in a heating block followed by the determination of sulphate in the extract by

        pH Value of Soils

        Measurement of the pH of a 2:1 water extract of a dried and ground soil sample using a pH meter.

        Electrical Conductivity of Soils

        Measurement of the electrical conductivity of a 2:1 water extract using a conductivity meter.

        Aliphatic/Aromatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soils by GCxGC-FID

        UKAS accredited: all bands  in the range C8–C40 MCERTS accredited: all bands in the range C8–C35 aliphatic banding: >C5–C6, >C6–C8,>C8–C10,

        Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Soils by Headspace GC-MS

        UKAS & MCERTS accredited: please refer to UKAS schedule for individually accredited compounds. Analysis of an as received soil sample for

        Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in Soils by GC-MS

        UKAS & MCERTS accredited.  Base upon USEPA Method 8270 Methodology – Extraction of an as received soil sample into dichloromethane followed

        Moisture and Stone Content of Soils

        Determination of moisture and stone content of soil as percentages of its mass obtained after drying at <37°C.

        Extractable Cations in Soils

        Cations: potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium Soil extracts are prepared by extracting dried and ground soil samples with ammonium nitrate solution.

        Extractable Phosphate in Soils

        Soil extracts are prepared by extracting dried and ground soil samples with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution. Phosphate is determined by

        Acid Soluble Metals in Soils

        UKAS & MCERTS accredited: arsenic; barium; cadmium; chromium; cobalt; copper; lead; manganese; mercury; molybdenum; nickel; selenium; zinc UKAS accredited: beryllium;

        Soil Description

        An as received soil is described in accordance with BS5930:2015 Code of practice for ground investigation.

        Water Soluble Boron in Soils

        Analysis of  a water extract of boron prepared from an aliquot of a dried and ground soil sample by inductively

        Sulphur (Elemental) in Soils by HPLC

        Aliquots of dried and ground soil are extracted into dichloromethane.  The filtered extracts are analysed by high performance liquid chromatography

        Water Soluble Chloride in Soils

        Analysis of  a water extract of chloride prepared from an aliquot of a dried and ground soil sample by discrete

        Cyanides & Thiocyanate in Soils

        Aliquots of dried and ground soil are extracted into 1M sodium hydroxide. Free cyanide: Automated acid distillation followed by colorimetric

        Sulphide in Soils

        Sulphide is released from dried and ground samples as hydrogen sulphide by steam distillation with sulphuric acid. The hydrogen sulphide

        Total Nitrogen in Soils

        High temperature combustion of the sample in oxygen using an elemental analyser.  The resultant nitrogen gas is measured by thermal

        Extractable Ammonium in Soils

        Soil extracts are prepared by extracting dried and ground soil samples with potassium chloride solution. Ammonium is determined by ‘Aquakem

        Hexavalent Chromium in Soils

        Soil extracts are prepared by extracting dried and ground soil samples into boiling water. Chromium [VI] is determined by ‘Aquakem

        Loss on Ignition

        Determination of the proportion by mass that is lost from a soil by ignition at 440°C or 550°C.

        Total Organic Carbon in Soils

        Total organic carbon (TOC) The sample is first acidified to remove any inorganic carbon.  Total organic carbon is then determined

        Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in Soils by GC-FID

        UKAS & MCERTS accredited: Total petroleum hydrocarbons in the range C6–C40 UKAS accredited: Gasoline Range Organics (GRO), Diesel Range Organics (DRO)

        Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soils by GC-FID

        Acenaphthene; acenaphthylene; anthracene; benzo[a]anthracene; benzo[a]pyrene; benzo[b]fluoranthene; benzo[ghi]perylene; benzo[k]fluoranthene; chrysene; dibenz[ah]anthracene; fluoranthene; fluorene; indeno[123cd]pyrene; naphthalene; phenanthrene; pyrene Methodology – Extraction of

        Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soils by GC-MS

        UKAS & MCERTS accredited: acenaphthene; anthracene; benzo[a]anthracene; benzo[a]pyrene; benzo[b]fluoranthene; benzo[ghi]perylene; chrysene; fluoranthene; fluorene; indeno[123cd]pyrene; naphthalene; phenanthrene; pyrene UKAS accredited: acenaphthylene;

        Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) as Aroclors in Soils by GC-MS / GC-ECD

        Results are normally reported as Aroclor 1242. Methodology – Extraction of an as received soil sample into hexane/acetone (50:50) followed

        Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) ICES7 Congeners in Soils by GC-MS

        ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCB congeners: PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB118, PCB138, PCB153, PCB180 Methodology –

        Organophosphorus (O-P) Pesticides in Soils by GC-MS

        The method includes parathion, malathion, chlorpyrifos, diazinon  plus any organophosphorus pesticides specified by the client. Methodology – Extraction of an

        Organonitrogen (O-N) Pesticides in Soils by GC-MS

        The method includes triazines plus any organonitrogen pesticides specified by the client. Methodology – Extraction of an as received soil

        Organochlorine (O-Cl) Pesticides in Soils by GC-MS

        The method includes DDT and its metabolites, the so-called ‘drins’ and Lindane, plus any determinands specified by the client. Methodology

        Phenols in Soils by GC-MS

        The method includes 24 substituted phenols, including chlorophenols. Methodology – Extraction of an as received soil sample into dichloromethane followed

        Phenols in Soils by HPLC

        The method includes resorcinol, phenol, methylphenols, dimethylphenols, 1-naphthol and trimethylphenols. Chlorophenols are not detected by this method. Methodology – Extraction of

        pH Value of Waters

        Measurement of pH using a pH meter

        Electrical Conductivity of Waters

        Measurement of the electrical conductivity using a conductivity meter.

        Total Suspended Solids

        Filtration of a mixed sample through a GF/C 1.2µm glass fibre filter and determination of the mass of residue retained

        Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

        Calculated from conductivity utilising an electrical conductivity meter reading directly in mg/l TDS.

        Biochemical Oxygen Demand (ATU BOD5)

        Electrometric determination of dissolved oxygen in a seeded sample initially and after 5 days incubation at 20°C.

        Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

        Dichromate oxidation of organic matter in sample followed by colorimetric determination of residual Cr[VI].

        Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

        Electrometric determination (on site preferred), using an oxygen sensitive membrane electrode.

        Anions, Alkalinity & Ammonium in Waters

        Fluoride; chloride; nitrite; nitrate; total oxidisable nitrogen (TON); sulphate; phosphate; alkalinity; ammonium. Automated colorimetric analysis using a discrete analyser.

        Alkalinity of Waters

        Titration of the sample with a standard solution of acid using instrumental detection to end points at pH 8.3 and

        Total Hardness of Waters

        Calculated from calcium and magnesium concentrations: Total Hardness (mg/l CaCO3 equivalent) = (2.5 x Ca (mg/l)) + (4.12 x Mg

        Cyanides & Thiocyanate in Waters

        Free [or easy liberatable] cyanide, total cyanide, complex cyanide, thiocyanate. Free cyanide: Automated acid distillation followed by colorimetric development with

        Sulphide in Waters

        Sulphide is then analysed by automated colorimetric analysis on an Aquakem 600 discrete analyser using N,N–dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine.

        Total Nitrogen in Waters

        Total nitrogen, organic nitrogen and Kjeldahl nitrogen. An alkaline persulphate digestion converts all forms of nitrogen to nitrate.  The nitrate

        Cations in Waters by ICP-MS

        Sodium; potassium; calcium; magnesium. Direct determination by inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

        Metals in Waters by ICP-MS

        UKAS accredited: antimony; arsenic; barium; beryllium; boron; cadmium; chromium; cobalt; copper; lead; manganese; mercury; molybdenum; nickel; selenium; tin; vanadium; zinc

        Mercury low-level in Waters by Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy

        Mercury is determined by atomic fluorescence spectroscopy (AFS), with a collimated UV source, wavelength 253.7 nm.

        Hexavalent Chromium in Waters

        Automated colorimetric analysis by a discrete analyser using 1,5-diphenylcarbazide.

        Total Organic Carbon in Waters

        Instrumental catalytic oxidation of organic (and inorganic) carbon and subsequent measurement of the carbon dioxide liberated by infra-red (IR) detection.  Inorganic

        Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in Waters by GC-FID

        Total petroleum hydrocarbons in the range C6–C40 with optional carbon banding and/or Gasoline Range Organics (GRO), Diesel Range Organics (DRO) and 

        Aliphatic/Aromatic Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Waters by GCxGC-FID

        aliphatic banding: >C5–C6, >C6–C8, >C8–C10, >C10–C12, >C12–C16, >C16–C21, >C21– C35, >C35– C44 aromatic banding: >C5–C7, >C7–C8, >C8–C10, >C10–C12, >C12–C16, >C16– C21,

        Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) in Waters by GC-FID

        Acenaphthene; acenaphthylene; anthracene; benzo[a]anthracene; benzo[a]pyrene; benzo[b]fluoranthene; benzo[ghi]perylene; benzo[k]fluoranthene; chrysene; dibenz[ah]anthracene; fluoranthene; fluorene; indeno[123cd]pyrene; naphthalene; phenanthrene; pyrene Methodology – Liquid/liquid solvent

        Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Waters by Headspace GC-MS

        UKAS accredited: please refer to UKAS schedule for individually accredited compounds. Analysis of a water sample for volatile organic compounds by

        Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in Waters by GC-MS

        Methodology – Liquid/liquid solvent extraction of a water sample followed by determination of semi-volatile organic compounds by gas chromatography with

        Speciated Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Waters by GC-MS

        Acenaphthene; acenaphthylene; anthracene; benzo[a]anthracene; benzo[a]pyrene; benzo[b]fluoranthene; benzo[ghi]perylene; benzo[k]fluoranthene; chrysene; dibenz[ah]anthracene; fluoranthene; fluorene; indeno[123cd]pyrene; naphthalene; phenanthrene; pyrene. Liquid/liquid solvent extraction of

        Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) as Aroclors in Waters by GC-MS / GC-ECD

        Results are normally expressed as Aroclor 1242. Methodology – Liquid/liquid solvent extraction of a water sample followed by the determination

        Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) ICES7 Congeners in Waters by GC-MS

        ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCB congeners: PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB118, PCB138, PCB153, PCB180 Methodology –

        Organophosphorus (O-P) Pesticides in Waters by GC-MS

        The method includes parathion, malathion, chlorpyrifos, diazinon  plus any organophosphorus pesticides specified by the client. Methodology – Liquid/liquid solvent extraction

        Organonitrogen (O-N) Pesticides in Waters by GC-MS

        The method includes triazines plus any organonitrogen pesticides specified by the client. Methodology – Liquid/liquid solvent extraction of a water

        Organochlorine (O-Cl) Pesticides in Waters by GC-MS

        The method includes DDT and its metabolites, the so-called ‘drins’ and Lindane, plus any determinands specified by the client. Methodology

        Phenols in Waters by GC-MS

        The method includes 24 substituted phenols, including chlorophenols. Methodology – Liquid/liquid solvent extraction of a water sample followed by the

        Phenols in Waters by HPLC

        The method includes resorcinol, phenol, methylphenols, dimethylphenols, 1-naphthol and trimethylphenols. Chlorophenols are not detected by this method. Methodology – Determination by

        Asbestos Bulk ID

        Analysis of bulk samples for the presence of asbestos as defined by The Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012). The minerals

        Water Absorption Test

        Asbestos board and cement are distinguished by density according to their percentage weight increase when saturated with water. A weight

        Identification and Quantification of Asbestos

        Stage 1 – Qualitative – presence or absence of asbestos in soil Identification of ACM and/or free fibrous bundles in

        Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air by Automated Thermal Desorption GC-MS

        Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are determined by automated thermal desorption followed by gas chromatography using mass spectrometric detection (ATD-GC-MS). Banded

        Sample Preparation

        In-house method based on EN 15443:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Methods for the preparation of the laboratory sample.  Particle size

        Ash Content

        Ash at 550oC In-house method based on EN 15403:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Determination of ash content.  The proportion by

        Sulphur, Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

        Sulphur, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine In-house method based on EN 15408:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Methods for the determination of

        Fixed Carbon

        Calculation using ash and volatile matter results.

        Oxygen by Difference

        Calculation using ash and elemental analysis results.

        Volatile Matter

        Volatile matter In-house method based on EN 15402:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Determination of the content of the volatile matter. 

        Biomass by Dissolution

        Biomass In-house method based on EN 15440:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Methods for the determination of biomass content.  Selective dissolution

        CHN Elemental Analysis

        Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen In-house method based on EN 15407:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Methods for the determination of carbon (C),

        Bulk Density

        Bulk density In-house method based on EN 15401:2010 Solid Recovered Fuels – Determination of bulk density.  A weighed cylindrical container

        Particle Size Distribution

        Particle size distribution In-house method based on EN 15415-1:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Determination of particle size distribution – Part

        Moisture Content

        Moisture content In-house method based on CEN/TS 15414-2:2010 Solid Recovered Fuels – Determination of moisture content using the oven dry

        Gross Calorific Value (Higher Heating Value) & Net Calorific Value (Lower Heating Value)

        Gross and Net Calorific Value. In-house method based on EN 15400:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels – Determination of calorific value.  Gross

        Determination of Trace Elements

        Including arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, mercury, molybdenum, manganese, nickel, lead, antimony, selenium, thallium, vanadium, zinc In-house method

        Major Elements

        Including aluminium, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, silicon, titanium. In-house method based on EN 15410:2011 Solid Recovered Fuels –