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Polymer Characterisation

Testing Physical and Chemical Properties of Polymers and Plastics

Intertek polymer laboratories analyze polymers for wide range of key chemical and physical properties. By characterising polymer properties, Intertek helps clients with research, quality, technical issues and provides understanding of product performance and competitor products. Intertek laboratories characterise complex polymer and plastic products and composites, working with clients who use, produce and modify a broad range of plastics, synthetic polymers and natural polymers.

Key Intertek polymer and plastics testing expertise includes the measurement and testing of polymer physical properties, surface analysis, films, identification, formulation and regulatory support. A detailed listing of polymer analysis capabilties includes:

Polymer Physical Properties

  • Orientation
  • Crystallinity
  • Morphology
  • Mechanical Properties (Modulus, Toughness)

Polymer Surface Analysis

  • Composition
  • Structure
  • Contaminants
  • Coatings
  • Functionality

Polymer Films

  • Coating Identification
  • Coating Thickness
  • Laminate Layer Identification
  • Orientation and Crystallinity
  • Contamination
  • Defects
  • Barrier Properties
  • Thermal Properties
  • Radiative Properties

Polymer Identification and Formulation

  • Sequencing and Structure
  • Molecular Weight
  • Blend Composition
  • Comonomer Content
  • Tacticity
  • End Groups
  • Unreacted Monomor Levels
  • Polymer Additives
  • Polymer Catalyst Residues
  • Contamination
  • Degradation
  • Curling

Polymer Regulatory Services

  • Method Development
  • Low Level Detection of Migrants
  • Molecular Weight Characterisation
  • Consultancy

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