Verein des
Hygiene-Instituts des Ruhrgebiets e.V.
Hygiene-Institut
des Ruhrgebiets
Institut für Umwelthygiene und Toxikologie
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Environmental Product Testing

We test substances, mixtures, preparations and articles for their environmental hygiene, occupational health and hazardous substances properties.

Our services

  • Fire-hygienic, ecotoxicological and wastewater-technical examination and evaluation of fire extinguishing agents according to VdS 3124 and EN 1568
  • Fire-hygienic examination of fire extinguishing agents and aerosol extinguishing systems according to vfdb guideline 05/11: "Requirements for fire extinguishing devices and fire extinguishing agents
  • Occupational health evaluation of substances and mixtures with regard to their eye and skin compatibility and their potential toxicological properties
  • Examination of products according to the "oil binder guideline" or DWA-A 716
  • Ecotoxicological testing of products in accordance with the award criteria (RAL-UZ) for the award of quality seals (Blue Angel)
  • Environmental-hygienic assessment of building materials and building material additives
  • Investigation of "BIO-lubricants
  • Investigation of materials for soil consolidation or conditioning
  • Determination of the water hazard class according to VwVwS - Verwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdende Stoffe (Administrative Regulation on Substances Hazardous to Water).

We also carry out for you


  • Investigation of the biodegradability of industrial and commercial products
  • Ecotoxicological tests according to OECD guidelines (see category: Ecotoxicology)
Last change: 22.01.2022 12:07:48