:Draft:RespirTek

RespirTek was established in 2001 to advance scientific approaches for evaluating the environmental fate of organic compounds. The company was founded to fill a niche in the environmental testing market by combining laboratory expertise with client-focused consulting support.

Over time, the company expanded its services to include testing under international standards, such as OECD, ASTM, ISO, EN, and AS guidelines. It gained recognition for helping clients validate environmental claims and comply with biodegradability certification programs.

In 2020, RespirTek announced plans to build a new laboratory facility in the Sunplex Light Industrial Park in Jackson County, Mississippi. The US$1.5 million investment aimed to increase testing capacity and create local jobs.{{cite news |title=Biloxi bio lab expanding into Jackson County with new $1.5 million testing facility |url=https://www.wlox.com/2020/09/21/biloxi-bio-lab-expanding-into-jackson-county-with-new-million-testing-facility/ |publisher=WLOX |access-date=2025-05-13}} The facility was completed in 2022, expanding the company’s capabilities and enabling faster turnaround times for clients.

RespirTek provides several laboratory services in support of environmental product testing and certification:

• Biodegradability Testing – Standard and custom biodegradation testing aligned with international protocols.
• Wastewater Treatability and Inhibition Studies – Simulations of biological wastewater treatment processes to assess contaminant breakdown and potential inhibition.{{cite web |title=Wastewater Treatability Testing Services |url=https://www.respirtek.com/services/wastewater-treatment/ |access-date=2025-05-13}}
• Bioremediation Testing – Evaluation of microbial strategies for remediating contaminated soils and waters.{{cite web |title=Bioremediation Testing Services |url=https://www.respirtek.com/services/bioremediation/ |access-date=2025-05-13}}

• In 2021, RespirTek conducted OECD 301B testing for Minus Works, supporting certification of its refrigerant gel as readily biodegradable.{{cite press release |title=Minus Works Becomes First Gel Pack Manufacturer to Receive Ready Biodegradability Certification |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/minus-works-becomes-first-gel-pack-manufacturer-to-receive-ready-biodegradability-certification-301327200.html |publisher=PR Newswire |date=2021-07-20 |access-date=2025-05-13}}
• In 2023, the company provided ultimate biodegradability testing for Calumet’s Penreco product line, supporting claims for white mineral oils and gel formulations.{{cite web |title=Calumet Engages with RespirTek Laboratory to Earn Certification for Ultimate Biodegradability |date=22 September 2023 |url=https://penreco.com/calumet-engages-with-respirtek-laboratory-to-earn-certification-for-ultimate-biodegradability/ |access-date=2025-05-13}}
• In 2024, RespirTek certified the biodegradability of Durasoil, a dust control fluid developed by Soilworks.{{cite web |title=RespirTek Certificate of Biodegradability – Durasoil (TPD2410014) |url=https://soilworks.com/reference-library/respirtek-certificate-of-biodegradability-durasoil-tpd2410014/ |access-date=2025-05-13}}

RespirTek is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring the quality and consistency of its laboratory practices. It also conducts studies under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) when required by regulatory bodies or clients.

The company is a member of ASTM International, contributing to standard development for environmental testing. RespirTek is recognized by:

• The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), which approves labs for ASTM D6400 and D6868 compostability testing.{{cite web |title=BPI Approved Labs |url=https://bpiworld.org/bpi-approved-labs |access-date=2025-05-13}}
• DIN CERTCO, the certification body of TÜV Rheinland and DIN in Germany, for testing under European biodegradability standards.{{cite web |title=DIN CERTCO Approved Testing Laboratory |url=https://www.dincertco.tuv.com/companies/92262?locale=en |access-date=2025-05-13}}

• Biodegradation
• Wastewater treatment
• Bioremediation

• [https://www.respirtek.com Official website]
• [https://www.respirtek.com/services/biodegradability-testing/ Biodegradability Testing Services]
• [https://www.respirtek.com/services/wastewater-treatment/ Wastewater Treatability Services]
• [https://www.respirtek.com/services/bioremediation/ Bioremediation Services]