Additives analysis

Analysis of Polymer additives

Intertek Polychemlab is capable of analyzing a wide variety of additive compounds. The laboratory can identify and measure trace levels of additives in a wide range of materials and products.

Additives analysed by Intertek

• Antioxidants
• Antimicrobials
• Crosslinking agents
• Dispersing agents
• Dyes
• Fillers
• Light stabilisers
• Pigments
• Plasticizers

Intertek Polychemlab offers

• Comprehensive additive identification and measurement.
• Additive leaching studies for food contact and food packaging projects.
• Identification and measurement of trace impurities and contaminants.

Analytical Techniques Available

• GC/MS
• Thermal Desorption GC/MS
• HPLC/MS
• Infrared spectroscopy
• Elemental analysis
• Other techniques available in the Intertek laboratory network

• Global chemical analysis homepage
• Global laboratory capabilities
• European laboratory capabilities