Chemistry Testing Services

Need chemistry testing services that meet strict EPA, ASTM and AASHTO standards?
At CMT Technical Services our NELAC-pending laboratory delivers rapid, reliable results for transportation agencies, contractors and industrial owners across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Texas and Utah. Request a quote or call 801-908-5859 to speak with a chemist today.

 

  • Why Choose CMT for Chemistry Testing?

    WHY CHOOSE CMT?

    • Accredited Methods. EPA 200.7, SW-846 6010C, ASTM D2369 and more.
    • Seasoned Experts. PhD chemists, former DOT personnel and certified technicians.
    • Fast Turn-Times. Most standard analyses delivered within 5 business days.
    • One-Stop Partner. Integrated materials testing and inspections keep your project on schedule.

  • Water & Wastewater Analysis (EPA / SW-846)

    WATER & WASTEWATER ANALYSIS (EPA / SW-846)

    We quantify metals, pH and mercury in drinking water, groundwater and industrial effluent using ICP-AES, GFAA and CVAA instruments.

    See complete method list below, or view full EPA protocols at the EPA website.

    EPA Methods 

    • EPA 150.1 – pH in Aqueous Samples 
    • EPA 200.7 – Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) – Atomic Emission Spectrometry 
    • EPA 245.1 – Mercury in Liquid Waste 

    SW-846 Methods 

    • 3005A – Acid Digestion of Waters for ICP Analysis 
    • 3010A – Acid Digestion of Aqueous Samples and Extracts for ICP Analysis 
    • 3020A – Acid Digestion of Aqueous Samples and Extracts for GFAA Analysis 
    • 3050B – Acid Digestion of Sediments, Solids and Soils 
    • 6010C – Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectrometry 
    • 7010A – Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry 
    • 7470A – Mercury in Liquid Waste 
    • 7471B – Mercury in Solid or Semi-solid Waste 

  • Paint & Glass Bead Testing (ASTM)

    PAINT & GLASS BEAD TESTING(ASTM)

    Traffic-stripe durability depends on paint chemistry and bead quality. Our lab follows ASTM and UDOT guidelines to verify viscosity, density, volatile content and bead roundness.

    The paint and glass beads used to create stripes on Utah’s highways and byways must have specific characteristics in order to produce the appropriate results. Trust us to follow all federal, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications when performing tests. All methodologies are in compliances with yearly AMRL paint proficiency tests and UDOT guidelines. 

    • ASTM D2369 – Volatile Content
    • ASTM D3723 – Pigment Content
    • ASTM D711 – No-Pick-Up Time
    • ASTM D1155 – Bead Roundness

  • Other Methods

    OTHER METHODS

    Soil Corrosion & Electrochemical Testing (AASHTO)

    Corrosion potential directly affects culvert and retaining-wall longevity. We provide AASHTO T288 resistivity and T289 pH testing with swift turnaround.

    Service Area & Sample Logistics

    Field offices and courier routes in Phoenix, Denver, Boise, Houston and Salt Lake City make shipping samples straightforward.

    Our ICP-AES system detects metals down to single-digit parts per billion.

    ASTM Methods 

    • ASTM D2369 – Volatile Content of Coatings (Total Solids) 
    • ASTM D3723 – Pigment Content of Traffic Paint 
    • ASTM D711 – No-Pick-Up Time 
    • ASTM D1475 – Density of Paint 
    • ASTM D562 – Consistency of Paints Using Stormer Viscometer (Viscosity) 
    • ASTM D1214 – Sieve Analysis of Glass Spheres 
    • ASTM D1155 – Roundness of Glass Spheres (-30) 

    AASHTO Methods 

    • AASHTO M247 (5.3.5) – Flotation of Glass Beads 
    • (5.3.2) – Moisture Resistance of Glass Beads 
    • (5.3.4) – Bead Coating of Glass Beads 
    • (5.3.1) – Flow Characteristics of Glass Beads 
    • AASHTO T288 – Determining Minimum Laboratory Soil Resistivity 
    • AASHTO T289 – Determining pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion Testing

    Federal Specification TT-B-1325C 

    • Color and Clarity of Glass Beads 
    • Air Inclusion of Glass Beads 
    • Chemical Resistance of Glass Beads to – Hydrochloric Acid 

    Electrochemical testing 

    AASHTO methods allow our AMRL accredited laboratory to perform pH and resistivity tests. 

    Other Methods 

    • Federal Lands Highway T520-93 – Determining the Roundness of Large Glass Beads 
    • Rohm and Haas Co. – Analysis of Traffic Paints by FT-IR for the Presence of Fastrack HD-21A