EMC Birmingham

Environmental | Petroleum/Jet Fuel | Agriculture | Miscellaneous

Laboratory LABORATORY SERVICES

EMC is a respected laboratory that has become regionally recognized for providing a wide range of testing services in multiple areas. We are fully staffed with degreed chemists having a combination of over fifty years of hands-on experience. We are dedicated to producing accurate test results, while being attentive to crucial turnaround times. In addition to laboratory testing, EMC has multiple services to accommodate your needs.


Environmental Testing

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING

• NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems) & SID (State Indirect Discharge) Permit Testing
• Inorganic Analyses
• Metals Analyses
• Stormwater Testing
• Groundwater Testing
• Organic Analyses: BTEX, Volatiles, Semivolatiles, Chlorinated Pesticides/Herbicides, TTO
• RCRA Analyses: Corrosivity, Reactivity, TCLP, Ignitibility

EMC has provided a full range of testing services for permit holders for almost two decades. Our chemists are fully knowledgeable of the rules and regulations in the industry and work in accordance to ensure accurate data.

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Petroleum Testing

PETROLEUM TESTING

• API
• Electrical Conductivity
• JFTOT
• Flash Point
• MSEP
• Specific Gravity
• Color
• Filtration
• Distillation
• Freezing Point
• Copper Strip Corrosion
• Existent Gum
• Water Reaction
• Icing Inhibitor
• Karl Fischer

EMC is recognized for providing reliable petroleum analyses for several terminals in the region, including terminals used by the United States Air Force. We are also dedicated to providing on-call, immediate analyses for Air Force One whenever the President is in the area.

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Agricultural Testing

AGRICULTURAL TESTING

Fats/Oils:
• Pesticide Residue
• Free Fatty Acids
• Moisture
• Insoluble Impurities
• Unsaponifiables
• Initial Peroxide Value

Feeds/Ingredients:
• Moisture
• Fat (Crude)
• Protein
• Ash
• Minerals

Agricultural analyses are such a vital part of improving the cultivation of land as well as health and growth of livestock. Our chemist continuously stay focused on providing accurate results by using standard methods and state-of-the-art equipment.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Receiving data and reports

As standard procedure we mail a hard copy of all data and reports, but this information can also be faxed or emailed for those time sensitive matters. Better yet, log onto our website. You can view your data from a password-protected page at your convenience. Learn more.


Preparing DMR (Discharge Monitoring Reports)

Calculating a DMR can be very frustrating for permit holders. EMC will gladly enter your data and send you the completed report. All you'll have to do is sign the finished DMR and send it to ADEM by the deadline. For more information about limitations or permit process, please visit the ADEM website.


Getting samples to the lab

We have daily routes in the northern two-thirds of Alabama and will gladly schedule regular sample pick-ups. Our trained technicians can also be scheduled for service or maintenance.


Tools needed for gathering samples

EMC can provide sample kits, chemicals or equipment needed for each individual client along with trained technicians to assist onsite.

This list does not include all of our capabilities, so for more details or questions regarding test, equipment or services offered, please contact us.

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