CO2 emissions and rest flow from many industries can be used for CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage), in the food industry (beverage and food), and for sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. But for all these applications, CO2 purity is very important. Several specifications exist depending on the applications.

Our analyses are very flexible and adapted to each client

We can analyze carbon dioxide (CO2) with regards to carbon monoxide, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide,  total S, ammonia, water, NOx, total hydrocarbons, benzene, and glycols ...

We also can help with sampling onsite

We analyse the CO2 (many parameters) according to different specifications; for example ISBT and EIGA 70/17, ISO 27913 (pipelines transportation)

Our analyses are performed in our laboratory in Göteborg using various instruments such as GC/TCD, GC/FID, GC/MS, Proceas. 

The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.

The results are first sent per mail as a preliminary report. After agreement, the final report is also sent per mail.

Ca 2-5 days

EIGA 70-17

ISBT

ISO/TR27291:2020 and ISO 27913

Moisture puts buildings at risk for mould damages, with negative consequences to both economy and health. Mould is not acceptable in a building if there is a risk of it affecting the indoor environment. When mould is indicated, or the end users experience problems in the indoor environment, microbial analyses are often used as an investigative aid.

The purpose of this service is to determine the presence and extent of microbial growth, commonly called mould, on material surfaces. The service is mainly used for analyses of microbial growth on building materials from buildings. Other materials can also be analysed, such as textiles and packaging materials.

Analyses are performed according to SP-MET 3881, a well-documented method with proven efficacy which is used by several institutions nationally in Sweden. A quantitative analysis of the material is performed under light microscopy. The analysed microorganisms are fungi and a type of bacteria, actinomycetes. The extent of growth is evaluated and classified as ample, moderate, sparse, or no extent.

Analysis results are given in tabular form in a written report, along with guidelines for interpretation of results. The analyses provide the status of the sample provided, not the construction as a whole. Any suggested corrective measured for the building can not be based solely on these analysis results. Please bear in mind also that even if there is a documented connection between moisture, mould and health problems in the indoor environment, there is not currently any single microbial analysis which can determine potential ill health effects.

Normal delivery time for analysis results is 5-10 standard working days. Faster results can per special agreement be provided within 1-3 standard working days.

1550 SEK for the first sample, 1400 SEK per extra sample in the same test lot. For express analyses, an express fee á +400 SEK per sample is applied.

Material samples are to be placed in paper envelopes or paper bags after sampling. Samples are not to be placed in plastic bags as there is a risk of elevating moisture levels and thus a risk of exacerbating the microbial growth.

It is important that the sample is representative of the construction. The person collecting the samples is responsible for the fulfilment of this condition.

Samples are sent to: RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB, Johanna Elam, Box 857, 50115 Borås, SWEDEN. If you are in need of fast results, please contact us beforehand via e-mail/form. 

SP-MET 3881

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) is a class of chemicals found in, among other things, food contact materials, and they have garnered increasing attention as they are ubuiquitous, persistent and could have adverse effects on human health and the environment.

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) is a class of industrial chemicals which includes more than 4000 different compounds.  PFAS are widely used in food contact materials (FCMs) due to their water-repellent and non-stick properties. PFAS are highly persistent and bioaccumulated. Exposure to PFAS may lead to adverse effects on human health.

Currently there are no European harmonized restrictions for the use of PFAS in FCMs. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has made a new risk assessment related to the exposure of PFAS with focus on four compounds, namely perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS).

Our laboratory of Product Safety offers testing solution for PFAS at trace level based on LC-MS/MS methods. We can help you to identify and quantify PFAS in final FCM products, semi-finished products, and raw materials. In addition to the four PFAS mentioned above, we have also the possibility to analyze other PFAS that are commonly regulated. The option to analyze particular PFAS can be added upon request from our customers. Please contact our analytical specialist for more detailed information.

The results are compiled into an analytical report.

For orders and consultation, please contact our experts!

FCM.productsafety@ri.se

2-6 weeks depending on experimental conditions.

Do you want to characterize a material regarding its thermal conductivity or thermal transport parameters at high temperatures? We can measure effective thermal conductivity up to 1 100 °C

To assess thermal transport (effective thermal conductivity and diffusivity) for solids at high temperatures.

Thermal capacitance (Slug) calorimeter is used for the determination of apparent thermal conductivity and diffusivity of solid materials. This method can be applied to both highly insulating and conducting materials.

Temperature range of this method is between 22 °C and 1 100 °C.

After the measurements have been performed, a report is delivered that describes the test, the procedure, and results.

1-2 weeks after that the materials arrived at RISE

ASTM E 2584 - 20

Corrosion tests with corrosive gases are used when the corrosive atmosphere not solely is constituted of moisture and salts but also inorganic aggressive gases. The ambient environment is usually not only constituted of inorganic gases but also moisture and salts. In these cases, RISE may use both corrosive gas and salt mist.

Accelerated corrosion testing with aggressive inorganic gases are utilized to simulate in-use conditions. A good estimation regarding the lifetime of products and technical systems is gained if a strong acceleration of the in-use conditions is used and the correct degradation mechanisms are proven.

To secure that the proper simulation of in-use conditions is used in the corrosion test, a verification of the degradation accuracy must be conducted. RISE use comparators, in this case metal coupons, to decide on type of test and corrosive level of the corrosion test to satisfy the needs of our customers.

These tests may be used both for comparable test, i.e., developing a new surface coating as well as estimate the life-time of new products.

The tests are performed in climatic chambers using well defined parameters such as; temperature (T) / Relative Humidity (RH) / gas concentrations etc. In order to secure the correctness of the levels of the present parameters all instruments are calibrated.

In our tests copper coupons are included to measure that the strength of the tests have been at the right level, i.e. corrosive gases, T and RH. Even for the corrosion standards copper coupons is the criterion for a well-performed test.

We perform chemical/physical analysis after the conclusion of the corrosion tests according to the customer’s needs. Surface analysis and thoroughly inspections of the tested objects are included in the commission established between the customer and RISE prior to start of the test. Test objects can also be biased with current or voltage during the test exposure, however, the effect of this bias should not affect testing conditions, i.e. affect temperature and relative humidity. This would mean that the standard in question is used incorrectly.

The following standard accredited test methods are used at our laboratory:

• ISO 21207
• IEC 60068-2-60, method 1-4
• IEC 60068-2-42, 43
• ISO 10062

In addition to common available tests on the market, other tests including the following corrosive gases could be performed at RISE, such as SO₂, NO₂, H₂S, Cl₂ and NH₃.

The results are delivered in a RISE report, eventually added data could be added according to the customer’s desire.

The test are started at once, provided no other booking occupies the starting date. RISE is aiming to deliver the test report within 1 week after the test´s closure.

The customer is filling in a questionary, including all  information of the test objects, prior to order confirmation is finished. Thereafter 1-3 days are needed for RISE to prepare for the test to be started

ISO 21207

IEC 60068-2-60, metod 1-4

IEC 60068-2-42, 43

ISO 10062