How to Streamline Solubility Testing and Get to Market Faster

Solubility testing is used to determine if a material or compound will dissolve in a particular solvent, usually water. However, it can be difficult finding the right solubility testing partner that will help with your research and development without delaying getting your products to market. So, how can you streamline your solubility testing? We’ve outlined some ways below. 

What is Solubility Testing? 

Solubility testing analyzes the solution and extraction of behaviors of polymers in water. This is important because when a polymer is dissolved in water, its chemical structure is still present in the environment, implying the persistence of plastic in marine environments. 

For example, OECD 120 is a solubility test for polymers. During this test, 10 grams of the polymer is weighed into 3 vessels fitted with glass stoppers, and 1000 mL of water is added to each vessel. This combination is then agitated at 20ºC for a 24-hour period of time. Once the test is complete, the contents of the vessel are centrifuged and filtered. The concentration of the polymers in the clear aqueous phase is determined by a suitable analytical method. 

How to Streamline Solubility Testing

There are a few ways you can ensure your solubility testing is done quickly and accurately: 

Working with the Right Solubility Testing Partner 

One of the best ways to make sure your solubility testing is done quickly and efficiently is to make sure you partner with the right biodegradability testing partner. Not only will they ensure that your testing is started as soon as they receive your samples, but they will also make sure that you receive all of the documentation needed for research and development. Plus, they will be able to offer additional biodegradability testing if you desire. This may include testing your products for biodegradability, ecotoxicity, or compostability. 

How Aropha Can Help Streamline Your Plastic Solubility Testing

Our team wants to make sure your products get the testing they need in a timely manner so you can get your products to market as quickly as possible. To do this, we combine our twin digital simulation platform with our lab biodegradability testing. This allows our customers to design their own simulation tests on ArophaAI, giving them accurate results as to how your products will perform in lab testing just based on their formula. This combination allows you to reduce the amount of lab testing time, streamlining your processes. Plus, with our ability to start your biodegradability testing right away, you will be sure to get your results in a timely manner so your products can hit the market as soon as possible.  

Once you are ready for lab testing, we have a wide range of biodegradability tests to make sure we serve you as best as we can. Not only are we able to test for the solubility of your products, but we can also test the biodegradability, ecotoxicity, and compostability of a wide range of materials. Once your solubility testing is complete, our team can help you determine if you should partake in more testing and which tests would best serve your business and products. 

Our team will also put together all the necessary documentation needed to take to regulatory agencies to receive eco-labels and other biodegradability certifications. This gives you all of the information needed to market your products as eco-friendly, appealing to a wider range of consumers. 

If you are interested in solubility testing at Aropha, contact our team today. We are happy to answer any of your questions and help you get started.