Polymer materials analysis laboratory
How can FILAB help you analyze and characterize your polymers?
Polymers include thermoplastic and thermosetting materials (PE, PP, PET, PVC, PTFE, etc.), composite materials and polymer-based formulations (paints, glues, resins, varnishes, etc.). They are used in many industries for their lightness, flexibility and insulating properties.
Here are just a few examples of the polymer families that can be handled in the FILAB laboratory.
Polymer families supported by FILAB
Chemical composition
Determination of hazardous chemical substances: additives, antioxidants, bisphenol A, heavy metals, residual solvents, nitrosamines, plasticizers...
Chemical analysis by GC-MS, Py-GCMS, LCMSMS, CI...
Molecular weight determination by GPC
Physical and thermal characterization
Study of thermal properties by DSC, ATG, ATG-FTIR
Study of crystalline phases by DSC
Analysis of plastic powders or granules
Determining the degree of cross-linking
Morphology studies, Surface characterization including porosity measurement
Oxygen induction time (OIT) measurement
Starch gelatinization degree measurement
Mechanical analysis: tensile test on polymers, bending test
Problem solving
Search for impurities : heavy metals, redisual solvents, degradation products, contamination...
Identification of pollution (inclusion of particles)
Our dedicated analytical park
- Chemical analysis of the organic fraction
- Chemical analysis of mineral fractions
- Thermal analysis
- Surface analysis
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