Polymer Analysis Services

Polymer test laboratory and processing plant resources

Intertek operates a state-of-the-art polymer testing and processing laboratory. Intertek experts have years of experience with polymers plastics, including testing, processing, production and research support activities.

• 24-7 polymer laboratory service
• physical properties
• composition of polymers
• additives analysis
• raw materials - process measurements - final product inspection
• QC, R&D support, product development
• Polymer processing techniques

Polymer chemical analysis methods

• plastic testing - material analysis
• Chemical composition
• Additives analysis
  • Gas chromatography GC, GCMS
  • Liquid chromatography HPLS, LCMS
  • Spectroscopy
• Molecular weight determination GPC
• Microscopy for surface assessment
• Thermal analysis (DSC)
• Organoleptic testing
• Migration testing (FDA compliance)

Physical test methods for polymers

• Impurities in powder and granulate
• Morphology
• Rheological properties
• Mechanical properties
• Optical and surface properties
• Ageing simulations
• Chemical resistance
• Ballistic properties
• Plastics processing expertise
• On-line polymer analyzers expertise
• Plastic materials processing
• Polymer extruders
• Polymer Characterisation

• Processing Services
• Global laboratory capabilities
• European laboratory capabilities