You want to carry out a texturometric analysis of your polymers
What is texturometric analysis?
The aim of texturometric analysis is to measure a polymer's resistance to various mechanical stresses: compression, traction, penetration, shear, etc.
It provides objective data on the texture, firmness, elasticity, cohesion and adhesion of the polymer analysed.
Why carry out a texturometric analysis?
There are a number of practical reasons why it might be worthwhile for a manufacturer to carry out a texturometric analysis in the laboratory:
Texturometric analysis enables the texture of a product to be measured objectively (firmness, elasticity, adhesion, etc.) and therefore to :
- check compliance with technical specifications
- detect production drift
- validate a change of formulation or material supplier
In an R&D or continuous improvement context, this analysis helps to :
- adjust ingredient dosages or manufacturing processes
- objectively compare several formulations
- develop a product with optimum textural performance (feel, application, resistance, etc.)
Do you have a material fault with a product? Is the product too hard, too sticky, crumbly, breaking or not holding together?
Texturometric analysis allows you to objectify your feelings, highlight a mechanical defect and identify its cause (process, material, storage, ageing, etc.).
Some standards require mechanical test (e.g. ISO, USP...) on :
- medical devices (patches, syringes, catheters, etc.)
- medicines (tablets, capsules, etc.)
- cosmetic products (balm stability, stick hardness, etc.)
The FILAB laboratory can help you with the texturometric analysis of your materials
Our technical resources for texturometric analysis
Texturometric analysis
Why use texturometry to characterise your polymers?
Texturometry is a technique that combines non-destructive (NDT) or low-destructive testing, which respects the nature of your samples while providing a detailed analysis of their mechanical behaviour.
It complements other analysis methods, such as physico-chemical analysis, thermal analysis and chromatographic analysis, to give you a complete picture of your products.
Texturometry can also be used to objectively quantify user sensations or perceived defects (too hard, not adhesive enough, difficult to apply, etc.), by translating these sensations into quantifiable, usable data.
This method is particularly well suited to quality control, batch comparison and the development of new formulations, especially in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and materials sectors.
Why choose FILAB for texturometric analysis of polymers?
Choosing the FILAB laboratory to carry out texturometric analysis means relying on a partner that is both technical and expert, capable of meeting the complex challenges of mechanical characterisation of materials or products.
We work with manufacturers in demanding sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and polymer materials. This diversity enables us to understand your business constraints and adapt our methods to your specific needs.
Our analytical equipment enables us to carry out a wide range of tests (compression, spreading, traction, penetration, etc.), with probes adapted to all types of samples, whether liquid, pasty, solid or semi-solid.
At the FILAB laboratory, we offer much more than just results:
An analysis service to provide you with reliable, reproducible data
R&D support to optimise a formulation or validate a development
An expert approach to understanding abnormal mechanical behaviour
Our team will support you with responsiveness, scientific rigour and agility. Our aim is to translate the results into practical solutions that will help you make the right decisions.
