LCS Laboratory offers a laboratory study of thermal degradation of polymers. The test is commonly used for the prediction of polymer stability, degradation behaviour, and the identification of potentially hazardous products of polymer combustion during fire.
Polymer based composite materials (further composite) consist of a complex mixture of polymers, plastisizers, additives, dyes, fillers and other. When heated above the degradation temperature, the composite starts to deteriorate, emitting a complex mixture of gases, vapors and particulates:
- gases like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, NOx, ammonia, ….
- small molecules of solvent-like compounds flom acetone and benzene to branched and substituted phenols, …..
semivolatile compounds of short chain oligomers, PAH’s, tar, ……- solids of soot, char, ashes..
We offer a 3-stage study, where each test investigates different parameters of the process.
Test 1. Screening test that allows evaluation of temperatures critical for polymer integrity
Test 2. Develops a model of polymer degradation
Test 3. Identifies products of polymer degradation
If you’d like to discuss your project please contact us. To learn more about our services in the area of polymer chemistry please visit our material testing page.
