Analysis and expertise laboratory

Laboratory for the analysis of slippery additives

Control the slippery properties of your plastic products with FILAB

The addition of slip additives gives polymers specific properties, both during production (extrusion, moulding) and in the finished product.
In polyethylene films, for example, these additives make it possible to:

  • Reduce the coefficient of friction (COF)
  • Maintain the product’s shine, transparency and clarity
  • Facilitate the demoulding and handling of plastic parts

Our services for the analysis of lubricating additives

Identification and analysis of slip additives: erucamide

Support with your formulations: optimisation, dosage compliance checks, assistance with CMR additive substitution

Organic additives analysis

Characterisation of polymers

Thanks to the complementary nature of our analytical tools and our dual expertise in chemistry and materials, the FILAB laboratory offers several types of services related to the analysis and control of lubricating additives, using reliable analytical methods:

  • Identification and analysis of lubricating additives by HPLC-MSMS, GC-MS and Py-GCMS
  • Characterisation of polymers: study of physical, chemical and thermal properties using DSC, TGA, NMR, SEM and FTIR
  • Support in the development of your products based on slip additives: optimising the use of your slip agents, checking the compliance of your dosages, assistance with product formulation, assistance with the substitution of a CMR product, etc.
  • Deformulation of polymer products to highlight the presence of lubricating additives through qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Development of tailor-made analytical methods in accordance with current standards

Through our three levels of services – analysis, expertise and R&D support – FILAB assists companies of all sizes and in all sectors with the analysis and characterisation of lubricant additives, providing its clients with the know-how and experience of its team.

FAQ

How can I obtain a quote for polymer lubricant analysis?

To obtain a quote, please contact us using the form on the left or directly at contact@filab.fr 

What is the list of organic additives analysed by FILAB?
  • BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
  • Irganox 1010
  • Irganox 1076
  • Irganox 3114
  • Irgafos 168
  • Triphenyl phosphite (TPP)
  • Tinuvin 770
  • Tinuvin 622
  • Chimassorb 944
  • Benzophenone-3
  • Tinuvin 327
  • Tinuvin 328
  • Tinuvin P
  • DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate)
  • DBP (dibutyl phthalate)
  • TOTM (trimellitate)
  • Isothiazolinones (MIT, BIT)
  • Euricamide

This list is not exhaustive. For all enquiries, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
Thomas GAUTIER Head of Materials Department
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