Third party validation for cleaning and disinfecting
The TURI Laboratory (TURI Lab) is dedicated to reducing the amount of toxic chemicals used in cleaning. With more than three decades of experience testing the performance of safer alternatives, the TURI Lab can help improve performance and reduce costs, while also avoiding unnecessary exposure to toxic chemicals. We test the performance of both industrial and janitorial cleaning products and equipment to encourage companies, institutions and product formulators to choose and develop safer substitutes. TURI has analytical, microbiology and wet labs, as well as years of experience with testing and demonstration, all to help companies find safer alternatives that work.
Industrial Parts Cleaning The TURI Lab helps manufacturers to identify and adopt safer alternatives to toxic chemicals for industrial parts cleaning.
Janitorial and Home Cleaning The Lab also works with formulators and distributors of cleaning supplies, as well as commercial and community organizations interested in promoting a healthier environment through safer cleaning practices.
Sanitization and Disinfection The Lab evaluates the effectiveness of sanitizing and disinfecting products and equipment, with a focus on newer, less toxic products. The goal is to promote the health and safety of the workforce and the general population, especially in critical settings, like medical facilities, schools, public buildings, and food service.
EPA’s Design for Environment, now Safer Choice, recognized the TURI Laboratory’s work by designating it as a “champion” in its Safer Detergents Initiative. Jason Marshall, Director of TURI’s Laboratory was awarded the 2022 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) award by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable for decades of dedication in advancing the adoption of safer alternatives to toxic cleaning products.
About University of Massachusetts Lowell
UMass Lowell is a comprehensive public research university in the University of Massachusetts system, known for hands-on, industry-aligned education. Industry partners engage through open-access core research facilities and pilot-scale labs for prototyping and scale-up, supported by staff for contract services. A robust co-op program connects companies with student and faculty talent, while incubator and coworking sites near campus offer labs and flexible space. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, sponsored research, and startup formation to streamline commercialization.
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