IR expertise in the laboratory

When an industrial manufacturer is faced with a part failure, an adhesion issue, a color change, suspected contamination or uncertainty about the nature of a material, they need a fast, actionable analytical answer. IR expertise makes it possible to efficiently guide the identification of organic compounds, polymers, coatings, deposits, residues, and surface defects. This approach is particularly useful in quality control, R&D support, non-conformity investigations, and chemical compatibility studies.

IR expertise is suitable when you need to confirm the identity of a material, compare a compliant product with a defective one, characterize a deposit, investigate oxidation, or understand the origin of an appearance defect. It can also be used in the event of a supplier change, process drift, a quality dispute, or a need to remove doubt before industrialization. As part of a broader investigation, it can be complemented by surface examinations through our Laboratoire Analyse Meb or by a metallurgical approach via Laboratoire analysis Met.

The laboratory relies on characterization equipment suited to industrial needs and on a structured analytical approach. Infrared analysis provides information on the chemical functions present and on the nature of the material analyzed. Depending on the case, the study can be carried out on raw material, cross-section, deposit, surface, or collected residue. The results are interpreted by specialists, taking into account the process context, the failure history, and the reference materials provided by the client.

The laboratory supports industrial clients looking for a responsive partner to handle their analytical issues without overburdening internal resources. The goal is not only to produce a spectrum, but to provide an actionable answer for decision-making: release a batch, investigate a non-conformity, qualify a material, secure a change, or document a technical file. This tailor-made approach is based on defining a targeted study plan and on business-oriented interpretation of the results.

Our laboratory supports industrial clients in developing and using robust analytical methods, from the initial need through to result interpretation. Infrared analysis is part of a broader approach that may include material characterization, impurity screening, the study of leachables, assessment of container-content interactions, or support in failure analysis. Depending on the matrix and the objective, IR can be combined with other analytical techniques to deliver a more complete and more secure conclusion.

Infrared spectroscopy infrared applies to many solid, liquid, or semi-solid matrices: polymers, elastomers, films, packaging, coatings, technical parts, residues, powders, and organic mixtures. It is useful for material characterization in a wide range of sectors: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, packaging, energy, transport, and industrial goods. For normative needs or advanced characterization, this expertise can be integrated into broader studies such as Laboratoire Analyse Iso 21392 or targeted investigations of material defects such as Analyse Inclusion Laboratoire.

To strengthen the reliability of the conclusions, IR can be combined with other advanced techniques available in the laboratory: liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ICP, ICP-MS, ion chromatography, pyrolysis GC/MS, leachables analysis, chemical compatibility testing, or microscopic examinations. This complementarity makes it possible to distinguish a simple formulation variation from a real contamination, thermal degradation, oxidation, or chemical degradation. Analytical development projects can also be carried out within an R&D framework eligible through Laboratoire Agree Cir.

The laboratory is independent and COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited for part of its activities, with an organization designed to meet the needs of R&D, process optimization, and regulatory testing. The teams mobilize human, technical, and bibliographic resources specific to the client's field of activity. This ability to combine analytical development, method validation, material characterization, and failure analysis is a major asset for industrial clients across all sectors.

To kick off your project, you need to define the analytical objective, provide the technical context, compare a compliant sample and a non-compliant sample if possible, then entrust the study to a laboratory capable of interpreting the results within their industrial environment. Our team can help you establish a tailor-made analysis plan, carry out the appropriate tests, and guide any additional investigations if needed.