Use polymer tests for quality assurance

Consider contracting with polymer testing laboratories to conduct continuous raw material verification to ensure that your products maintain the correct properties. Slight deviations in your raw materials can contribute to product failure. Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) or Spectroscopy to test polymers before the material goes into production can save your company money. Otherwise, undetected contaminants could cost your business money in product recalls or warranty claims.

I recommend: Submit a clean sample to the polymer testing labs so that they can perform the initial diagnostics. Once the sample has been tested, they can compare future samples to see whether it deviates from the original. NSL Analytical Services and Polyhedron Laboratories provide quality assurance polymer tests and product validity testing services.

Hire a polymer test lab to verify patent infringements

If you suspect that your product patent has been infringed, have a polymer testing independent lab validate your suspicion. The polymer testing lab will need a sample of your product, as well as a sample from the product you believe has taken your patent.

I recommend: The lab's analysis will detail the similarities and differences between your polymer products. Polymer Solutions and Associated Polymer Labs provide this specialized method of testing polymers.

Determine whether there are residual solvents with polymer lab testing

Polymers are used often to create product packaging for food. If your company manufactures an edible product, you will need to determine whether the polymer in the packaging is leaving residue on the food item.

I recommend: Polymathic Analytical Labs can run tests on your polymer packaging and your edible product to ensure there's no leaching of the polymer onto the product. Chemir Analytical Services can test for polymer residue and can help with other packaging problems, such as odors and adhesive failures.