I.M.U. - Klosterneuburg - Austria

Institut für Mineralölprodukte und Umweltanalytik GmbH

Aufeldgasse 37 - 39

3400 Klosterneuburg

 

Tel. +43 664-88907435

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Opening hours:

MO-THU: 8:00 - 16:00

FR: 08:00 - 13:00 

 

 

I.M.U. GmbH is an independent chemical laboratory based in Klosterneuburg, accredited according to EN ISO 17025, SCC-certified and has an accredited inspection body according to EN ISO 17020. With more than 30 years of experience, the core competence of the specialist laboratory lies in the testing of fuels and combustibles as well as alternative fuels.

 

IMU is a reliable partner as an independent testing facility for industry and commerce. In addition to testing standard indicators according to the relevant fuel and combustible requirements, the laboratory also develops specialised procedures for new, innovative products produced through pyrolysis of fossil and biogenic waste or other biogenic raw materials.

 

Since early 2024, the laboratory has been part of the AGROLAB GROUP.

 

I.M.U. short presentation (PDF)
 
 

Our areas of work

  • Mineral oil products
  • Inspection activities
  • Cleaners and care products for the automotive sector
  • Sampling

Analysis for Fuels, Combustibles, and Related Products

  • Petrol fuels (gasoline) according to EN 228
  • Diesel fuels according to EN 590
  • HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) according to EN 15940
  • Ethanol according to EN 15376
  • Biodiesel (FAME) according to EN 14214
  • Extra light heating oil (HEL) according to ÖNORM C 1109
  • Residual fuel oils according to ÖNORM C 1108
  • NOX reduction agents (AdBlue) according to ISO 22241-1
  • Pyrolysis oils
  • Glycerine
  • Biogenic raw materials for biodiesel and HVO production

 

We Offer Individual Analysis of Quality-Relevant Parameters for:

  • Engine damage investigations
  • Possible fuel contamination or mixing
  • Fuel/combustible quality in storage tanks

On request, we also offer analysis packages (with or without sampling) for testing the quality of fuels used in emergency power generators.

Our analytics for cleaners and care products in the automotive sector:

  • ÖNORM B 5105
  • ÖNORM B 5106

Cleaning and Care Products for Vehicle Washing in Car Wash Facilities and Wash Stations

The wastewater behaviour of cleaning and care products is assessed according to:

  • ÖNORM B 5105 – "Wastewater behaviour of aqueous surfactant-based cleaning agents (‘surfactant cleaners’) for vehicle and engine cleaning"
  • ÖNORM B 5106 – "Wastewater behaviour of cleaning and care products in vehicle wash facilities and wash stations"

We are an authorized conformity assessment body by Austrian Standards Plus GmbH, permitted to conduct the initial inspection and annual monitoring of your product.

 

Microbiological Examinations

In collaboration with our long-standing partners, we offer:

  • Development of a Water Safety Plan according to ÖNORM B 1921
  • Sampling in accordance with EN ISO 19458:2006
  • Analysis of water samples for microorganisms and chemical/physical substances
  • Report preparation with results according to ÖNORM B 1921
  • Photo documentation and temperature monitoring
  • Consultation and risk assessment in case of positive findings
  • Further investigations as required

Our Inspection Activities in the Environmental Sector

Basic waste characterisation according to the Landfill Ordinance.

 

Indoor air hygiene inspections according to VDI 6022, including:

  • Conducting a hygiene inspection according to VDI 6022 or a hygiene check
  • Consultation on required sample scope and definition of sampling points
  • Site inspection with comprehensive photo documentation
  • Identification of hygiene-relevant surfaces and technical deficiencies
  • Microbiological testing using contact plates or swabs to check surfaces for bacteria, yeasts, and moulds
  • Supply air measurements for airborne germs and comparison with outdoor reference air
  • Differentiation and assessment of mould species in airborne germ measurements
  • Analysis of recirculating water from air washers for general microorganisms such as colony-forming units (CFU), Pseudomonas, and Legionella
  • Preparation of an inspection report with a tailored action plan for each facility

 

Our Accredited Sampling Services

  • Drinking and process water sampling according to EN ISO 14189 for microbiological analysis
  • Groundwater sampling according to DIN 38402-13
  • Mineral oil products sampling according to EN ISO 3170 (sampling from storage tanks and fuel pumps)