Research Guides: Chemistry: Test Methods/Standards

Test Methods/Standards

Please see our Standards Guide for additional information about searching and accessing standards.

Analytical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Analytical Abstracts covers the analytical chemistry literature from 1980 to present. The database can be searched by analyte, matrix, and instrumental method.
ASTM Compass This link opens in a new window
Includes access to ASTM testing standards.
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water & Wastewater This link opens in a new window
Provides standard analytical methods for water testing (e.g., metals, organics, toxicity, physical properties, etc.).

Approved Methods of Analysis (AACC)
AACC International (formerly the American Association of Cereal Chemists) standard methods of analysis.

Official methods of analysis of AOAC International This link opens in a new window
AOAC methods are used by government, industry, and academia for analysis of a variety of commodities (e.g., food, agriculture, public health and safety, and the environment)

Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS.
Collection of over 450 analytical testing methods for fats and oils from the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS ).
EPA Collection of Methods
This website contains links to various EPA test methods.