Polymers

Phthalate Testing in Plastics and Polymers

July 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

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

Ra and RMS | Surface Roughness

July 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

Baby Products Consumer Products Methods | Standards Polymers Science News Testing | Scientific Research

CPSC Vote Eliminates Third Party Testing of Children’s Products

December 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

Consumer Products Materials Science Methods | Standards Polymers Product Safety Safety Sports Testing | Scientific Research

Playground Equipment Safety Testing

December 17, 2018 contractlab1 childrens products, Consumer Products, playground equipment, safety testing

During the summer, a park with a playground equipment is a draw for children and parents alike. While children love

Electronics Environmental Materials Science Pesticides Polymers VOC

Volatile Organic Compounds VOC Testing

December 17, 2018 contractlab1 safety, toxicology, VOC, Volatile Organic Compounds

VOC Testing is important in detecting volatile organic compounds. VOCs are organic chemicals with high vapor pressure at room temperature

Environmental Life Sciences Polymers

Biodegradation Testing

December 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

December 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