Core Capabilities
METSS has been conducting contract research and development services for 30 years, providing solutions, creating processes, and developing new products across a broad range of industries and applications.
Functional Fluids
Next generation oils/hydraulic fluids
Lubricants, greases, penetrating oils
Surfactants
Advanced anti-wear additives
Corrosion inhibitors
Deicing and anti-icing fluids
Coating removal
Cleaners and degreasers
Sterilants/disinfectants
Dielectric fluids
Alternative fuels
Thermal control fluids
Advanced Materials
High performance rubbers
Electrostatic Dissipative Materials
Electromagnetic Interference Materials
Chemical protective materials
Packaging/barrier films
Intumescent coatings
Self-sealing materials
Specialty resins
Polymer processing/recycling
Impact-resistant, self-sealing fuel tanks
Propulsion system catalysts
Hydrophobic and hydrophilic coatings
CB Defense
Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
Live agent R&D experience (Lab and Outdoor)
Materials hardness and survivability (NBCCS)
Agent-substrate interactions (AFP, PDS)
Agent persistence (AFP, Contact Hazard)
CB protective materials (COLPRO, PPE, Coatings)
CB decontaminants (Liquid, Solid, Vapor)
CB operational analysis (Hardness and Survivability)
Modeling and simulation (AFP, Persistence)
Execute international efforts for AFRL/DTRA S&T
Biological Testing
BSL-2 lab for testing Risk Group 2 bacteria
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Gram (+) - Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Gram (-) - Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Room-scale (1169 ft3) bioaerosol test chamber used for virus surrogates
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Non-enveloped - MS2 bacteriophage
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Enveloped – Phi6 bacteriophage
Surface and bioaerosol efficacy test methods based on established EPA and ASTM standards; used to assess disinfection rates of under varied conditions
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Inorganic and organic test soils
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Varied bioload levels
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Moderate and high relative humidity
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Ambient to warm temperatures
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Time-course tests to determine kill rates
