LCS Laboratory offers laboratory testing of raw polymers and polymer-based products for residual monomers, impurities and plasticizers. Trace analysis of polymers becomes more and more important due to constantly changing regulations and stricter QC control over the polymer materials. The food and medical industry imposed strict restrictions on impurities in the polymer matrix that should be controlled down to ppm level.
Our tests are designed for the analysis of fresh raw polymers and existing polymer products for harmful or otherwise undesirable impurities. We target residual monomers, solvents, fillers, and degradation products. Some common tests are shown below:
- Acrylonitrile in Polymers
- Asbestos fibres in silicone rubber and polymer products
- Bisphenol A (free) in polymers
- Formaldehyde (free) in polymers
- Hexabromocyclododecane (flame retardant) in polymer
- Isocyanates (free) in polymers
- Pentane in Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- Phthalates in polymers
- Solvents (residual) in Polymer
- Trace Metals in polymers
- Vinyl Acetate in Poly Vinyl Acetate
- Vinyl Acetate in Poly Vinyl Alcohol
We offer a group of laboratory tests that study polymer aging and degradation:
- Chemical analysis of gases and vapours emitted by polymers
- Polymer aging in air
- Polymer drying
- Polymer off-gassing
- Polymer thermal degradation
Number of tests and our possibilities in this area are almost unlimited. If you do not see the test you are looking for, please email us and we will develop the test for your company.
