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Armstrong specializes in the recovery and identification of ignitable liquids suspected of being used as accelerants under the supervision of Dr. Andrew T. Armstrong. Armstrong provides fast, accurate chemistry utilizing the highest standards regarding care, custody and control and maintenance of evidence. All reports are court qualified and supported by expert testimony as required.
Specific Areas of Expertise & Experience
Recovery and Identification of Ignitable Liquids
• Utilizing ASTM Methods - E1412-00, E1387-01 & E1618-06
• Data by GC, GC/MS and MS/MS
Fire and Explosion Investigation and Support
• Identification of Self-Heating/Spontaneous Combustion
• Insulation Failure - Contributory Fuels
• Chemical Reaction as Source
• Equipment Malfunction
Criminal Investigations• Texas DPS Accredited: for Controlled Substances, Fire Debris and Identification of Unknowns
• ASCLD/LAB-
Failure/Accident Cause AnalysisInternational
Accredited: for Fire Debris, Controlled Substances and Identification of Unknowns • Vehicular Fluids: Fuels, Transmission, Hydraulic, Brake & Engine Oil
• Paint Comparisons
Microbiological• Food Quality and Product Stability
• Product Contamination
• Mold Assessments, IAQ
Environmental
• Sampling for Stormwater, Groundwater Runoff, Discharge
• Routine and Specialized Testing for TCEQ and EPA
• NELAC Certification
Industrial Hygiene
• NIOSH/OSHA Methodologies
• Occupational Exposure
• Indoor Air Quality
• Health and Safety Programs
• Sampling Plans Development/Support
• OSHA Compliance/Support
Manufacturing
• Chemical Validation & Quality Control
• Shipping Regulation Validation