Ensuring the performance, quality, and compliance of your plastic materials with FILAB’s laboratory
The plastics industry faces many technical and regulatory challenges: raw material selection, reliability of plastic parts, chemical compatibility, changing standards (REACH, food contact, medical devices, etc.), growing environmental pressure… In this context, having a laboratory partner with polymer expertise is a real driver of performance.
FILAB’s laboratory supports plastics manufacturers at every stage: from material characterization to quality control, including failure analysis and validation of new materials.
Common issues in plastics processing and the polymer industry
Whether you are a benchmark in the plastics industry, an R&D engineer, a quality manager, or an industrial buyer in the automotive, medical, packagingor cosmetics sectors, you may face issues related to material compliance, product performance, or production reliability.
Material non-compliance : presence of unwanted additives, contamination by particles, composition defects...
Accelerated aging : degradation under the effect of heat, UV, or humidity ...
Regulatory changes : banned substances, new standards to comply with (ROHS, REACH, USP...)
Product failure : premature breakage, loss of flexibility, assembly or welding defects...
Migration issues : for plastics in contact with food products or sensitive fluids (medical, cosmetics, etc.)
Each issue deserves a targeted analysis and results interpreted by experts to help you make fast, reliable decisions.
Our analytical solutions to support the performance of your plastic and polymer materials
Identification and analysis of polymer composition
Characterization of polymers and their physicochemical and thermal properties
Expertise and plastic material failure
Our analysis by polymer material
Your applications, our expertise as a polymer and advanced materials laboratory
At FILAB laboratory, we know that every industry has its own requirements in terms of performance, regulatory compliance, and material durability. As a laboratory specializing in the analysis of polymers and plastic materials, we support plastics professionals across a wide range of applications with tailor-made solutions adapted to your business challenges.
We work with plastic manufacturers and compounders to analyze raw materials, formulations, recycled or bio-based polymers. The goal: to ensure material compliance, stability, and fitness for use, while securing your developments and supply chains.
In the food packaging sector, we carry out migration analysis, identify regulated substances, and support you in bringing your materials into compliance with EC Regulation No. 10/2011.
For medical devices and cosmetic packaging, we conduct biocompatibility, extractables and leachables (E&L), and container/content compatibility studies. We also identify volatile substances or contaminants that could affect product safety or stability.
Finally, we put our expertise to work for other sectors such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace. Our services cover the analysis of plastic parts (interior, under-the-hood, technical ducts, etc.), thermal and mechanical characterization, compliance with specifications, as well as targeted analysis based on specific constraints: UV resistance, accelerated aging, insulating properties, or fire resistance.
Each project is handled with confidentiality, responsiveness, and scientific rigor, to meet your quality and lead-time requirements.
FILAB analytical services dedicated to the plastics industry
With extensive experience in the plastics industry and a broad analytical platform, FILAB offers you the following services and solutions:
Chemical composition analysis
Dosage de substances chimiques à risque : additifs, anti-oxydants, bisphénol A, métaux lourds, solvants résiduels, nitrosamines, plastifiants...
Détermination du poids moléculaire par GPC
Identification of a polymer's composition
Déformulation de polymères par GC/MS, Py-GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, CI..
Soxhlet Extraction
Troubleshooting
Impurity testing : heavy metals, residual solvents, degradation products, contaminants...
Characterization of surface defects and adhesion issues
Compatibility study between materials and fluids
Identification of contamination (particle inclusion)
Support in performance optimization
Physicochemical and thermal characterization
Caractérisation de polymères par IRTF, DSC, ATG, ATG-FTIR, GPC, RMN (Résonance Magnétique Nucléaire) , MEB…
Etude de phases cristallines par DSC
Determination of polydispersity
Study of morphology (porosity)
Etude de propriétés thermiques par analyse DSC, analyse dma, ATG, ATG-FTIR
Analysis of powders or plastic pellets
Surface analysis
FILAB's analytical equipment dedicated to the plastics industry:
Analyses métallurgiques : ICP, MEB-FEG EDX, SEO
Analyses poudres : DRX, MEB-FEG EDX, BET, Granulomètre Laser
Analyses de surface : MEB-FEG EDX, XPS, TOF-SIMS
FAQ
A plastics analysis laboratory helps you gain a detailed understanding of your materials (composition, structure, properties) so you can anticipate or solve production issues, validate a supplier change, or develop a new formulation. At FILAB, we work at every stage of the lifecycle of your plastic materials.
Polymer quality control makes it possible to verify that the raw materials used or finished products meet the expected technical specifications: mechanical strength, chemical purity, thermal stability, and more. This process is essential to ensure the performance and reliability of plastic parts in their intended use environment.
The regulatory compliance of plastics depends on the industry sector (food, medical, toys, etc.) and the applicable standards (REACH, RoHS, EC Regulation No. 10/2011, etc.). Our laboratory helps you identify risky substances, verify their absence, and provide reports that meet the requirements of regulatory authorities.
Yes, for more than 30 years FILAB has supported industrial players in plastics processing and demanding sectors (automotive, medical, packaging, cosmetics, etc.) with the analysis and characterization of their polymers. Thanks to our teams and a comprehensive analytical platform, we combine expertise with a strong understanding of industrial challenges to deliver concrete, actionable results tailored to your production and compliance needs.
A polymer laboratory like FILAB offers a wide range of services: material identification, composition analysis, thermal and mechanical testing, aging studies, contaminant research, and failure analysis. We tailor each analysis to the specific needs of your industry.
A polymer laboratory works across many industrial sectors: plastics processing, automotive, medical, cosmetics, packaging, electronics... At FILAB, we adapt our analytical protocols to the standards and requirements of each field to ensure the reliability and compliance of your plastic materials.
Using a polymer laboratory during the R&D phase makes it possible to validate a material formulation, anticipate service conditions (thermal, mechanical, chemical), and ensure regulatory compliance. FILAB supports you from the earliest stages of your projects to secure your innovations.
