Lab Selection Process

The Validation Committee periodically reviews the laboratory accreditation requirement and has modified the laboratory selection process to reflect a more inclusive accreditation position. Below is the process for selecting laboratories to test products for SWR Institute’s Product Validation Program.

  • Possible product validation laboratories must be submitted to SWR Institute prior to the submission of the product validation application for approval.
  • Submitted laboratories must be accredited by NVLAP, IAS, ACLASS or other approved accreditation programs that are ILAC-MRA signatories prior to, and during, the testing process.
  • It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure the accreditation of the laboratory used for product validation testing is current.
  • Laboratories used for validation testing purposes must be independently owned and operated.  No laboratory can have any interest in the manufacturing company having products validated.

Please make sure the laboratory you are using has the proper and current accreditation as listed above. 

Recently Approved Labs:

Intertek
Contact: Dawn Chaney (Technician Team Lead Materials Laboratory)
Phone: 717.764.7700
Website: intertek.com/building

Approved for:

Deck Coating Testing ASTM D412, D4541 and D4060
Liquid Sealant Testing ASTM C719 and C661
Pre-Cured Sealant Testing ASTM C1523 and D412
Clear Water Repellent-Vertical Wall ASTM C67, C140, D6532, D6490

PRI Construction Materials
Contact: Jason Simmons
Phone: 813.621.5777
E-mail: jsimmons@pricmt.com

Approved for:

Deck Coating Testing ASTM D412, D4541 and D4060
Wall Coating Testing ASTM D2697, D6904, D1653, D412 (or D2370) and C1305
Liquid Sealant Testing ASTM C719 and C661
Pre-Cured Sealant Testing ASTM C1523 and D412
Clear Water Repellent-Vertical Wall ASTM C67, C140, D6532, D6490

Nelson Testing Laboratories
Contact: Mark Nelson
Phone: 630.501.0230
E-mail: mnelson@nelsontesting.com

Approved for:

Deck Coating Testing ASTM D412, D4541 and D4060
Wall Coating Testing ASTM D2697, D6904, D1653, D412 (or D2370) and C1305
Liquid Sealant Testing ASTM C719 and C661
Pre-Cured Sealant Testing ASTM C1523 and D412
Clear Water Repellent-Vertical Wall ASTM C672, C140, D6532, D6490

NEMO | etc.
Contact: Michael Aitchison
Phone: 203.262.9245 ext: 209
E-mail: michaela@nemoetc.com

Approved for:

Deck Coating Testing ASTM D412, D4541 and D4060
Wall Coating Testing ASTM D2697, D6904, D1653, D412 (or D2370) and C1305
Liquid Sealant Testing ASTM C719 and C661
Pre-Cured Sealant Testing ASTM C1523 and D412
Clear Water Repellent-Vertical Wall ASTM C672, C140, D6532, D6490

* Please note : Manufacturers must submit the lab of their choice for approval before testing, the above recently approved labs are only listed as a starting point to go from. Applicants are responsible to assure that the lab accrediation is still current and enforce. Manufacturers must submit the lab's certification form.