Testing & Certification

Fungi are microbes that exist in nature as one-celled yeasts or as branching filamentous molds (also may be spelled “moulds”). Only about 20 to 25 species of fungi are common causes of infection. Fungal tests detect infections and sometimes identify the fungus and help guide treatment. Our antimicrobial testing solutions include products ranging from liquids to pre-saturated towelettes to treated surface materials. Along with treated articles and pesticide device efficacy testing, our team can develop custom tests for your product development and registration activity.We offer an extensive library of bacterial and fungal organisms, antibiotic resistant strains, and viruses  to support a broad range of efficacy tests with additional product differentiation.

To assess the extent to materiel will support fungal growth and how any fungal growth may affect performance or useage of the materiel.

• How rapidly fungus will grow on the materiel.
• How fungus affects the materiel, its mission, and its safety for use following the growth of fungus on the materiel.
• If the materiel can be stored effectively in a field environment.
• If there are simple reversal processes, e.g., wiping off fungal growth..

Direct attack on materials.

Nonresistant materials are susceptible to direct attack as the fungus breaks the materials down and uses them as nutrients

Indirect attack on materials

Damage to fungus-resistant materials results from indirect attack.

Physical interference

Damage to electrical or electronic systems may result from either direct indirect attack.