Plastics and Polymer Testing

Expert Purity, Characterization, Quality, & Identification Services

Expert Polymer Testing Services

FAI Materials Testing Laboratory specializes in Plastics Analysis, Testing, and Characterization for all polymers, elastomers, composite materials, raw materials, lubricants, adhesives, and more.  We offer a variety of test methods and equipment to meet all of your polymer testing needs.  Don't know which techniques to use? Don't worry! FAI will recommend the best standardized test methods and procedures!

Chemical Analysis

We offer a variety of spectroscopic and chromatographic services for polymer chemistry.

We commonly test for:

• Molecular Weight

• Molecular Weight Distribution

• Cross-Link Density

• Polymer Blends

• Phthalates, BPA, & Additives

• Base Polymer Identification

• Additive Identification

• Additive Quantification

• Contaminants

Thermal Analysis

Polymers must perform at wide temperature ranges.  Let us meet your thermal analysis needs.  We often test plastics for:

• Thermal History

• Thermal Degradation

• Phase Changes

• Weight Loss vs Gas Environment

• Melt Flow Rate

• Calorimetry

• Percent Base Polymer

• Percent Mineral

Physical Testing

For plastic components in machines and devices, physical testing ensures they are up to the task.  Durability and resistance to plastic deformation are important for these plastics.  We test for a variety of physical properties according to industry standards in a humidity and temperature controlled environment.

• Tensile Strength

• Elongation

• Impact Strength

• Compressive Strength

• Flexural Modulus

• Coefficient of Friction

Material Testing

We also do materials testing to determine other types of properties of plastics and unknown substances.  Identify differences, confirm suspect materials, and determine the exact components of your materials.

• Environmental Exposure

• Viscosity

• Dimensional Analysis

• Density

• Flash Point

Not sure what kind of plastics testing you need? Contact us and describe your problem or need and we'll suggest the best techniques for you.