Identification of the chemical nature of materials (Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) with ATR or transmission)

Point analysis with determination of the chemical nature and size of defects/inclusions (Raman spectroscopy)

Stratigraphic analysis with determination of thickness and chemical nature of the various layers (Raman spectroscopy)

X-ray fluorescence analysis for qualitative elemental analysis (XRF spectrophotometry)

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for determination of oxidation induction time – OIT UNI EN ISO 11357-6

TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis) for the quantification of additives, plasticizers, fillers and carbon black content UNI EN ISO 11358-1

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) from – 40°C to + 600°C for the determination of thermal transitions of materials (glass transition temperature, crystallization temperature, melting temperature, crystallinity) and the related energies involved UNI EN ISO 11357-2, UNI EN ISO 11357-3

Determination of ash in muffle furnaces for the detection of mineral fillers and glass fibres UNI EN ISO 3451-1

Transmittance Analysis (UV-VIS Spectroscopy)

Fire reaction tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct flame attack UNI EN ISO 11925-2

Fire classification according to UL94

Determination of the percentage of moisture content of polymeric materials by titration (Karl Fisher) UNI EN ISO 15512 Method B1

Determination of the effect of immersion in chemical liquids

Determination of extractable substances from organic solvents (by liquid chromatography, HPLC or gas chromatography GC-MS-MS)

ICP-OES spectroscopy (for inorganic analysis)

VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)

SVHC, REACH and ROHS analysis

Moulding of samples with injection press

Production of test specimens from artefacts

Determination of tensile properties from -100°C to +350°C (load-elongation / elastic modulus) UNI EN ISO 527-2

Determination of density UNI EN ISO 1183-1 Method A

Durometer penetration hardness (Shore A-D hardness) UNI ISO 48-4

Determination of the static and dynamic coefficient of friction of films or sheets UNI EN ISO 8295 / ASTM D1894

Dart Drop Impact Test for determining the impact resistance of packaging materials such as plastic films, laminates and paper by means of a dart falling freely from a certain height SO 7765-1

Determination of oxygen/carbon dioxide/water vapor permeability of food packaging

Determination of Oxygen Permeability ASTM F2622 / ASTM D3985

Carbon dioxide ASTM F2476

ASTM F1249 film water vapor

Determination of longitudinal shrinkage (Shrinkage of Plastic Film and Sheeting)

ASTM F88/F88M Weld Strength Test

ASTM F904 Peel Resistance

Cross-hatching test for evaluating the resistance of paints and varnishes to detachment from substrates.

Determination of the hardness of a coating by pencil testing

Determination of tensile properties at room temperature (load-elongation / elastic modulus) UNI EN ISO 527-2

Determination of flexural properties (strength / elastic modulus) UNI EN ISO 178

Determination of compressive properties (strength / elastic modulus) UNI EN ISO 604

Determination of Izod impact resistance UNI EN ISO 180

Determination of Charpy impact characteristics UNI EN ISO 179-1

BCT (Box Compression Test)

Accelerated aging in hot or cold environments

Accelerated aging in a climatic chamber

Accelerated aging in a xenon arc chamber UNI EN ISO 4892-2

Accelerated aging in a UV chamber

MFI (Melt Flow Index) for the viscosity properties of polymers UNI EN ISO 1133-1

Polyamides - Determination of viscosity number UNI EN ISO 307

Polyesters (e.g., PET) – Determination of Intrinsic Viscosity ASTM D4603

Determination of the Vicat softening temperature (VST) UNI EN ISO 306

Determination of the load bending temperature (HDT) UNI EN ISO 75-1

Fire classification of construction products and elements - Part 1: Classification based on the results of reaction to fire tests UNI EN 13501-1, UNI EN ISO 11925-2

Determination of long-term water absorption by immersion UNI EN 12087 / UNI EN ISO 16535

Determination of thermal conductivity UNI EN 12667 / UNI EN 12664

Determination of compressive strength UNI EN 826 / UNI EN ISO 29469

Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to the faces UNI EN 1607

Determination of water vapor transmission properties UNI EN 12086

Determination of bending behavior UNI EN 12089

Determination of dimensional stability under constant and standardized laboratory conditions (temperature 23 °C/relative humidity 50%) UUNI EN 1603

Determination of length and width UNI EN 822 / UNI EN ISO 29465

Determination of thickness UNI EN 823 / UNI EN ISO 29466

Determination of orthogonality UNI EN 824

Determination of flatness UNI EN 825 / UNI EN ISO 29468

Determination of shear behavior UNI EN 12090

Apparent density UNI EN 1602

Determination of dimensional stability under specified conditions of humidity and temperature UNI EN 1604