Polymers

CPSC Vote Eliminates Third Party Testing of Children’s Products

October 16, 2021December 17, 2018 contractlab1 childrens products, phthalates, plastics

Last month in a 5 to 0 vote, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Committee) unanimously agreed to remove the requirement for

Environmental Life Sciences Polymers

Biodegradation Testing

October 9, 2021December 17, 2018 contractlab1 Bacteria, Environmental, Food

Biodegradation is the disintegration of materials through biological means such as by bacteria or fungi. Biodegradable matter is consumed by microorganisms

ASTM Composites Methods | Standards Polymers

Composite Testing: New ASTM Laboratory Standards

September 29, 2021December 17, 2018 contractlab1 ASTM, composities, polymer

Looking for laboratory to do composite testing? Two new ASTM Standards for the testing of the plastic composites pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer

Aeronautical, Aerospace, Aviation Composites Construction Engineering In the Laboratory Lab Techniques Materials Science Polymers Science Testing | Scientific Research

Ra and RMS | Surface Roughness

September 25, 2021July 10, 2019 contractlab1 profilometer, Ra and RMS, roughness, surface roughness, texture

Ra and RMS are measurements of surface roughness. Both measurements are done using a profilometer though the calculations differ for

Analytical Chemicals Chemicals Chemistry Composites Consumer Products Cosmetics Environmental Inspections Manufacturing Materials Science Medical Devices Packaging Polymers Product Development Product Safety Safety Science Testing | Scientific Research Toxicology

Phthalate Testing in Plastics and Polymers

September 2, 2021July 10, 2019 contractlab1 phthalate testing, plastics, polymers

Phthalates are colorless, odorless chemicals found in plastics and polymers including consumer products, toys, and even food containers. Phthalate consumption