Antifouling Paint Release Testing Subhead Needed ABC Laboratories, Inc. is an industry leader in the performance of laboratory tests to determine the release rate of biocides from marine paint coatings. These coatings are designed to defend the underside of sea-going vessels against biofouling that can significantly reduce the vessel's performance. The rate of biocide release controls the effectiveness and longevity of the coating, and release rate data allows the assessment of the coating's performance and potential risks to non-target aquatic organisms. ABC Laboratories has been actively involved in the development and validation of ASTM and ISO test methods and continues to improve test system design to maximize efficiency and minimize variability. ABC Laboratories offers in-house release rate testing services, including the preparation of coated cylinders for their exposure to seawater for periods up to several months under controlled, standardized conditions. Critical to the accurate determination of biocide release rates is the skilled collection and preparation of seawater samples from custom test systems followed by analysis of biocide concentrations. ABC's analytical chemists have validated methods for the determination of all inorganic and organic biocides currently used in antifouling paints, and analyzed thousands of samples from these type studies. All tests are conducted following sponsor-approved study protocols and performed based upon strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices. ABC supports new drug, generic development and lifecycle management initiatives with expert bioanalytical testing services. Painted cylinders rotating in clean seawater during sample collection process.