Physical Properties of Polymers

Intertek provides tests to determine the characteristic properties of plastics by standard ISO and ASTM methods and by product-specific techniques. The laboratory also develops special methods by request and in cooperation with clients. Physical tests are used for characterizing newly developed plastic materials, for troubleshooting, and for process and quality control.

Physical testing applications include

• ISO 1183 - density of non-foamed plastics
• ISO 306 - Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) of polymers
• ISO 75 - Heat deflection temperature (HDT) of plastics
• Film shrinkage measurement in hot air oven
• Film shrinkage (oil bath method)
• Brittleness due to environmental stress by standard and product specific tests.
• ASTM 1693 - Flexural force
• Tensile force test
• ISO 175 - mechanical characteristics after chemical and phydical ageing

Related items:

• Mechanical properties of polymers
• physical testing for automotive
• Physical and chemical testing of packaging materials

For more information on polymer physical properties testing from one of our experts, please contact Intertek by Email, or by telephone +31 46 476 27 13