January 17, 2000 - EarthFax Expands Laboratory Services to Include Humic Acid Extraction

Salt Lake City, Utah - EarthFax Development Corporation announced today the expansion of its microbiological and chemical laboratory services to include the extraction and purification of humic and fulvic acids in soil, water, and other substances. In conjunction with these services, the company also offers characterization of the hmic and fulvic acid fractions, including analysis for total acidity, CO2H groups, total OH groups, phenolic OH groups, alcoholic OH groups, Total C=O groups, E4/E6 ratio, and IR spectra. According to Dr. Richard T. Lamar, Director of Research and Applications at EarthFax Development, "This service is designed to assist soil, crop, and agronomic professionals with laboratory-, pilot-, and full-scale projects where a clear understanding of the humic acid fraction is required.

EarthFax Development Corporation, located at the Utah State University Research Park in Logan, Utah was formed in 1993 as an affiliate of EarthFax Engineering, Inc. to improve techniques for field application of fungal bioremediation. The company also offers a variety of additional laboratory services.

EarthFax Engineering, Inc. is a privately-owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in characterization and remediation of environmental contamination at industrial facilities.