Physicochemical & Microbiological Analyses
Delivering advanced laboratory testing and analytical solutions that help organizations ensure product quality, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Laboratory Analysis & Technical Support
BCSM Lab provides a complete and diversified analytical offer covering petrochemicals, the environment and agri-food. Our mission is to guarantee the quality and conformity of our clients' products through reliable results, controlled deadlines and tailor-made technical support, in compliance with ISO, ASTM, EN and client standards.
Each intervention follows a rigorous process: standardized sampling, laboratory analysis, test report issuance, result interpretation, conformity assessment and technical recommendations.
Specialized Analysis Programs
From petroleum to soil, we cover the full spectrum of industrial and environmental analysis needs.
Petroleum & Fuels
- Light fuels: density, distillation, vapor pressure, octane/cetane index, flash point, sulfur, aromatics
- Heavy fuels: viscosity, density, sulfur, water/sediments, residual carbon, metals, compatibility
- Lubricants: viscosity, TAN, TBN, water (Karl Fischer), wear metals, FTIR oxidation
- Bitumen: penetration, softening point, ductility, viscosity
- Advanced characterization: GC-FID/GC-MS, ICP-OES, PONA, H2S, JFTOT
Water & Environment
- Drinking water: pH, conductivity, turbidity, residual chlorine, hardness, nitrates, heavy metals
- Wastewater / STEP: MES, COD, BOD5, oils & greases, total phosphorus, Kjeldahl nitrogen
- Drilling & bathing water
- Process water: tailored analytical programs
- Liquid effluent campaigns in collaboration with treatment stations
Agri-Food
- Physicochemical: moisture, dry matter, ash, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, energy value, pH, Aw
- Microbiological: Salmonella, E.coli, coliforms, enterobacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, yeasts, molds
- Chemical contaminants: heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, hydrocarbons, nitrites/nitrates
- Quality & freshness: peroxide, acidity, TVB-N, histamine, fatty acids
- Compliance: national standards, export requirements, Codex Alimentarius
Air & Emissions
- Ambient air: PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, O3, VOCs, BTX, NH3, H2S, heavy metals
- Stack emissions: O2, CO, CO2, NOx, SO2, HCl, HF, NH3, dust, dioxins, furans
- Meteorological parameters: temperature, humidity, wind, pressure
- Odor measurements and olfactory nuisance
- Isokinetic sampling & regulatory compliance (ISO, EN, EPA)
Soil
- Physicochemical characterization: pH, conductivity, moisture, granulometry, organic matter, CEC
- Nutrients & fertility: total nitrogen, assimilable phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium
- Inorganic contaminants: heavy metals & trace elements
- Organic contaminants: TPH, PAHs, pesticides, herbicides, PCB
Accredited Analytical Partners
Our analytical partners are accredited by COFRAC, ENAC, IAS or SEMAC, guaranteeing the recognition and reliability of delivered results.
Accreditation Process
BCSM is actively pursuing accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for testing and ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for inspection, targeted for completion by end of 2026.
Our quality framework includes qualified personnel, continuous training, equipment monitoring, permanent quality control, and participation in inter-laboratory proficiency testing.
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Contact our team to discuss your analytical needs in petroleum, environmental, agri-food or industrial sectors.
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