Polymers contain additives that can change, protect, or enhance their properties, or reduce the cost of the final product.
BTL Inc. can provide analyses of the following:
- Plasticizers
- Heat stabilizers
- Antioxidants
- Antiozonants
- Light stabilizers
- Reinforcing fillers
- Impact modifiers
- Other fillers and additives
The process typically begins with separating and identifying the components within the sample via solvent extraction followed by the use of the following instrumentation:
- Gas Chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
- High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Inductively coupled plasma analysis (ICP)
- Thermogavimetric analysis (TGA)
The required testing to meet the needs of your sample may depend on your project demands.
