Using chemistry and chemical engineering technologies, we perform research and evaluation services for industrial and government clients. Our scientists are pioneers in multiple chemistry fields including environmental engineering, chemical and process engineering, microencapsulation, polymer and material sciences, chemical demilitarization, fire, and chemical analyses.
We resolve environmental issues by developing new technologies for sampling and analysis of components. We specialize in food safety, organic and inorganic analysis, radiochemistry, forensics and more.
Client Services
- Accelerated Exposure Testing
- Allergens Testing
- Analytical Chemistry Services for Pesticide Registration
- Demilitarization Laboratory Support
- Detecting Chemical Contaminants & Residues in Food
- Ensuring Safety of Globally Sourced Foods
- Environmental Monitoring
- Environmental Testing
- Food Chemistry Testing
- Food Processing Services
- Food Product & Packaging Testing
- Inorganics
- Microbiology Testing
- NDMA Analysis
- Radiation Testing & Analysis
- Radiochemistry
- Residue Detection
- Specialty Testing & Research
The staff develops technologies and performs services for the petroleum, chemical, power, and alternative fuels industries. With a “concept to commercialization” development process, we assist clients using process simulation, laboratory investigations, bench-scale development, and the design and operation of pilot and demonstration plants. Our laboratories are equipped for process, physical, chemical, and biological studies. We offer hydrocarbon characterization, physical property determination, and analytical testing.
Client Services
- Alternative Fuels & Processes
- Applied Microbiology
- Carbon Capture, Sequestration, and Utilization
- Catalyst Testing & Development
- Conceptual Design Package
- Crude Assay
- Design Studies
- Distillation Capabilities
- Fluidized Bed Reactors
- Gas & Oil Production Support Services
- Heavy Oil and Residuum Processing
- Hydroprocessing
- International Alternative Fuels Technology Center
- Pilot Plant Fabrication
- Pilot Plant Operations and Host Operating Sites
- Process Chemistry Laboratories
- Process Safety
- Separation and Purification
- Specialized Testing
As one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to fire research and evaluations, we offer consultation, listing and labeling services, third-party sampling, and inspections and engineering expertise to resolve fire and explosion challenges. We have a rich history and extensive experience in fire dynamics. We have developed unique engineering and scientific resources for the resolution of fire and explosion safety issues, to serve clients in the construction, transportation, chemical and petrochemical, nuclear, and telecommunications industries.
Client Services
- Computer Modeling & High Energy Arcing Fault
- Fire & Explosion Safety
- Fire Detection & Suppression
- Fuel Tank & Battery Testing
- Green Testing & Pollution Abatement
- Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels Hazards
- Large-Scale Fire Resistance Testing Services
- Listing & Labeling
- Material Flammability
- Smoke & Toxicity Testing
- Third-Party Quality Assurance
Our staff specializes in drug and biologic discovery from early clinical development to fully integrated pharmaceuticals. Our experienced staff can expedite novel solutions to pharmaceutical, regenerative medicine or medical device challenges. We have expertise developing and repurposing drug candidates and providing clinical supplies by means of our FDA-inspected clean Good Manufacturing Practices facilities. Our microencapsulation services provide specialized formulations for every route of administration. SwRI’s capabilities in bioengineered materials and regenerative medicine can be applied to the development of medical devices under our inspected ISO 13485 protocols.
Client Services
- Adaptive & Autonomic Materials
- Agricultural & Industrial Encapsulation Process Applications
- Analytical & Regulated Projects
- Antimicrobial Product Development, Characterization & Testing
- Atomization
- Biological Encapsulation & Nanomedicine
- Biological Evaluations
- Biomaterials & Scaffolds
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Failure Analysis
- Bioreactor
- Biosensors for Medical Devices
- Capsule Formulation Development
- Chemical & Biodefense
- Chemical Encapsulation Techniques
- Chemical Process Development
- CMC Services
- Collagen Matrix
- Computational Modeling using Rhodium™
- Consumer Products & Diversified Products Encapsulation Process Applications
- Design & Prototyping
- eCTD Filing
- Encapsulation Process Comparisons
- Encapsulation Release Mechanisms
- Extrusion
- Food & Nutraceuticals Encapsulation Process Applications
- Implant Development
- Medical Device Testing
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microencapsulation Techniques
- Milling Services
- Nanoencapsulation
- Nanomaterials
- Oral Formulation Development
- Pharmaceuticals Encapsulation Process Applications
- Product Characterization Methods
- Regenerative Medicine
- Stem Cell Research
- Stem Cell Scaffolding
- Tablet Formulation Development
- Wound Care
Quality Certifications
ISO 9001:2008
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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EN/ISO 13485:2003
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ISO/IEC 17025
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ISO/IEC 17020
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Washington State Department of Ecology 2017
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