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LPD Lab Services is ideally placed to support analysis and measurement of a wide array of plastics, polymers, rubbers, composites and additives.

LPD Lab Services can offer numerous techniques that can identify many issues associated with plastics and polymers.  Including: FTIR, SEM/EDX, XPS, SIMS, OCAT/DCAT

Using these techniques we can investigate many issues, including:

• Surface segregation of plasticizers and low molecular weight species giving weak boundary layers by XPS and FTIR
• Embrittlement of polymers and composite materials by solvent attack
• Check correct polymer types used for product by FTIR, XRF and SEM fingerprint technique
• Inspection for residual release films generating poor adhesion in laminated materials. 
• Investigations of strongly adhering release film layers by XPS and FTIR.
• Checks for low and high density polyethylene.
• Determination of excessive use of mould release agents in injection moulded parts.
• Determination of protective coating types.
• Investigation of bubbling and lifting paint coatings.
• Check of surface treatments to promote wetting and strong adhesion.
• Verification fingerprinting of paint top coat and primer coat using filler chemistry and particle sizes and shapes by XRF and SEM / EDX.

If you would like more information please contact us for a friendly helpful discussion.