Why choose us?
40 Years of Expertise Meets One of the World’s Largest FTIR Libraries to Solve Your Complex Material Challenges.
Leverage four decades of specialized experience in Failure Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, and Product Development.
We utilize a massive FTIR Library of over 50,000 spectra, including a specialized database of 40,000 post-consumer samples for the recycling industry. Whether you require Professional Witness Support for litigation or on-site Material Identification, we deliver high-credibility data to inform your competitive strategy.
Specialized Service Pillars
- Failure Analysis & Litigation Support: We identify why resins fail to foam by mapping their viscoelastic "processibility window". Our data provides the defensible proof required for expert witness testimony.
- Competitor Strategy & Development: Compare original resins with proposed replacements using detailed log-log plot functionality to maintain performance standards.
- On-Site Mobility: Our 9-pound Bruker Alpha FTIR operates for 8 hours on battery, allowing us to bring the lab directly to your facility or the field.
- Recycling & Compliance: We evaluate the foamability of recycled blends to prevent costly process upsets and ensure compliance with high-performance standards.
Material Identification & Composition (FTIR Focus)
Know Exactly What Your Material Contains—Quickly, Accurately, Defensibly
Material Identification & Composition (FTIR Focus)
Whether you are verifying a new supplier, managing quality control, or resolving a compliance dispute, knowing the precise chemical makeup of your polymers is essential. As a leading polymer testing laboratory, Polymer Labs provides high-demand, high-credibility identification services that serve as a critical lead driver for manufacturers and engineers.
Our Chemical Analysis Services
We utilize advanced spectroscopy and analytical chemistry to deconstruct complex materials:
- Polymer Identification (FTIR): Precise fingerprinting of plastic resins and compounds using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy.
- Material Composition Analysis: Comprehensive breakdown of base polymers and blended materials.
- Additives & Fillers Identification: Specialized detection of plasticizers, flame retardants, and reinforcing fillers.
- Regulatory & Safety Analysis: Testing for restricted substances including Bisphenol A (BPA), RoHS, and Phthalates.
- Contamination & Gel Analysis: Identification of gels, black specks, and foreign material inclusions.
Enhanced Micro-Analysis with Keyence VHX
We combine chemical FTIR data with high-resolution digital microscopy to provide a complete material profile:
- Multilayer Film Characterization: Using the Keyence VHX system to measure individual layer thickness in complex laminates and barrier films.
- Quantitative Documentation: Moving beyond visual interpretation to deliver true-color imaging and measurable surface data.
