Siva Microbiological Solutions

About Siva Microbiological Solutions, LLC and Jeffery S. Hinkle, Ph.D., MBAJeffery S. Hinkle has a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with over 25 years of experience, over 18 of which was in coatings related areas including protection from microbial attack, Jeff Hinkle's expertise and input is of tremendous value. Lakshmi Sadasivan - Founder of Siva, has... a Ph.D. in Microbiology and the excellent laboratory facilities at SivaMS not only capable for the range of testing required, but extensive experience in developing new, or refining existing test methods to tailor them to provide answers and optimized formulations for addressing antimicrobial efficacy. Together they have extensive experience and different perspectives from different companies and backgrounds that can offer a tremendous advantage to clients. They have extensive experience in R&D ladder studies to optimize biocide selection and loading levels to balance cost performance issues, demonstrate efficacy (and relative efficacy) to support desired claims, length of protection, registration claims, etc. Both Lakshmi and Jeff were involved with ASTM, and in particular were instrumental in the refinement of ASTM D3273 to its current protocol, and development and implementation of ASTM D5590.Read More