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Almost no modern products are made without the use of at least some plastic parts, and the number of plastic parts in products is increasing all the time. Modern engineered plastics are strong, light weight, and resistant to chemical attack and corrosion, and come in a staggering range of colors and textures. However, with the increase in use of such materials has come the need for different analytical techniques and expertise for their characterization. IMR has invested heavily in the techniques and personnel necessary for analyzing plastic components. From routine measurement of physical and chemical properties to complex failure investigations, we have the expertise necessary to fully support plastic manufacturers and users. In addition, IMR is one of the few labs possessing the capability to analyze both metals and plastics at one time, which gives us unique abilities for product testing and failure analysis.

For information about our plastic and polymer analysis capabilities, contact:
	Mike Bimbo (Manager - Polymer & Specialty Chemistry in NY),
	John DeFranks (Materials Engineer in NY)
	Ron Parrington, P.E., FASM (President), or
	Hector Marini, Ph.D. (Senior Chemist in KY).

DOWNLOADABLE TRI-FOLD PAMPHLETS (.pdf)

• Analytical Services for Plastics Manufacturers
• Failure Analysis & Hosted Inspection Services

You can also request a quote or receive a start-up kit to learn more about our polymer analysis services.

Agilent Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer    TMA & TGA

Materials Properties Physical Properties Failure Analysis Density & Specific Gravity Material Identification Coefficient of Thermal FTIR Analysis     Expansion by TMA DSC Analysis / Melting Point Hardness (Rockwell, Melting Point, Glass Transition,     Durometer & Barcol)    % Crystallinity Flexural Properties TGA Analysis     (-240°F to 660°F) Polymer, Glass & Ash Content Tensile Properties SEM/EDS Analysis     (-240°F to 660°F) GC/MS Compressive Properties Extractables     (-240°F to 660°F) Oil Content Lap Shear Testing Viscosity Heat Aging Melt Flow Rate/Index Impact Strength Heat Aging Compression Set Fluid Exposure Heat Aging Flammability Bond Strength SEFA Testing Coefficient of Friction Chemical Resistance   Chemical Exposure Testing Paints & Coatings Phthalate Testing Dime Scrape Oil Analysis Coating Thickness Particulate Characterization Impact Resistance Contaminant Analysis Pencil Hardness