
Protechnik Laboratories: Safeguarding Against Chemical & Biological Threats
Protechnik is Armscor’s multidisciplinary Chemical and Biological (CB) defence R&D facility- Africa’s first OPCW-designated laboratory. Protechnik delivers end-to-end capability in detection, protection, decontamination, verification and analysis. With 30+ years of experience and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, we support defence and civilian sectors such as agriculture, food manufacturing, mining, environment with accredited analytical services, materials testing and deployable field response.
We specialise in advanced R&D and analytical services designed to protect personnel, verify hazardous substances, and support commitments under international chemical weapons conventions. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists and technical experts conducts testing using validated methodologies and state-of-the-art equipment.


Why Choose Us
Safeguarding Against Chemical & Biological Threats

Our Services
End-to-end CB decontamination of buildings, infrastructure, sensitive equipment and vehicles; development and production of environmentally considerate liquid decontaminants and disinfectants.
Supply and testing of non-permeable and semi-permeable CB protective suits, plus full respiratory equipment testing (masks, respirators, filters, canisters) to national/international standards; adsorbent characterisation including orange-peel-based activated carbon and evaluation against radioactive vapours with NECSA
Detection and identification of CWAs and TICs using portable/real-time detectors; sensor evaluation for sensitivity and detection performance; operator training for real-time identification
Analysis and verification of CWAs, pesticides, VOCs and other toxic pollutants; OPCW proficiency participation; Analytical Chemistry training for African Member States and first responders; continuous CWA database updates; mining sector OHS analysis
Detection and characterisation of Biological Warfare Agents (BWAs); BSL-3 certified Mobile CB Laboratory for remote characterisation, detection and decontamination; food contaminant (e.g., mycotoxin) identification; microbiology and bioinformatics; bio risk and biological waste management training.
Trusted Partnership for Safety and Compliance
Protechnik is trusted for its deep scientific knowledge, high-quality testing, and commitment to non-proliferation and safety. Our strengths include: