Intertek PROBE Laboratory

• Thermal Analysis using DTA/TG, Differential Thermal Analysis, Thermogravimetry, SETARAM TAG 24 Thermoanalyser. Thermal stability studies on polymers, explosives and a variety of other chemicals and formulations.
• Determination of endotherms, exotherms and weight loss on heating. Experimental data for hazards assessment programs.

• Probe operates a new 400 Mhz NMR spectrometer, equipped with multi-nuclear probes.
• TGA requirements for pharmaceutical actives and excipients.
• High throughput and sequential experiments
• 2D, DOSY, COSY, JMOD and other NMR experiments
• Identification by NMR of unknowns for customer compliants, manufacturing problems and R&D.
• Chemical composition and quantitative analysis of complex formulations and organic mixtures.
• Monomer ratios in mixed copolymers, reaction kinetic studies, curing of epoxy resins, urethanes, formaldehyde resins.
• Elucidation of surfactant or emulsifier packages in formulated products.
• Global Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy capabilities.

Surface Analysis:

• SEM EDXA and Energy Dispersive X-Ray. Probe operates a JEOLJSM - 6400 scanning microscope. Magnification up to x100,000. Analysis of dust, deposits, contaminants, particles and filter residues.

Other Intertek PROBE Laboratory Capabilities:

• Method development and validation, problem solving and troubleshooting, particle size analysis, particle size distribution analysis. Proficiency in classical inorganic analysis, including Karl Fischer, Kjeldahl Nitrogen, acid-base and redox titrations, and more.

• Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy for elemental analysis in both aqueous and organic matrices.
• Microwave digestion unit is used for problem samples and safe handling of hydrofluoric acid.

• Analysis of surfactants, solvents, plasticisers, antioxidants, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and inter alia, mixtures containing inorganic anions, etc.
• Testing applications include plastics and polymers analysis, molecular weight distribution, pesticide residue analysis, trade waste characterisation and site remediation studies.
• Gas chromatographs are equipped with mass selective detection, flame ionisation, electron capture, flame photometric and nitrogen-phosphorus detectors.
• Detectors include uv/vis diode array, fluorescence, electro-chemical, conductivity and differential refractometry.

• Examination of powders, films, liquids and laminates Identification of unknown chemicals, polymers, paints, fibres and adhesives.

• Identification of physical and chemical defects.

• Inorganic fillers, gels, nibs and fish eyes. Analysis of wear metal fragments in lubricating oils.