Plastics and Polymers

Microbac can meet the chemical analysis and physical properties testing requirements for all segments of the polymer industry. In that capacity, Microbac regularly serves resin/polymer manufacturers, compounders, converters, designers, OEMs, fabricators, and package manufacturers.

Microbac has full-service chemistry testing capabilities, with liquid and gas chromatography, FTIR, elemental analysis, and thermal analysis.

Physical property characterization includes all common material properties, as well as impact resistance, hardness, flammability, and environmental exposure.

Materials Expertise:

• Polymers
• Elastomers
• Thermoplastics
• Engineering resins
• Coatings
• Reinforcements
• Adhesives
• Paints
• Thermosets

Testing Expertise:

• Failure analysis (FA)
• Environmental Exposure
• Surface analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Expert testimony
• Adhesion studies
• Materials selection
• Deformulation
• Compatibility studies
• FDA compliance

Product Expertise:

• Plastic building products
• Plastic furniture
• Countertops
• Consumer products
• Laminates / PC boards
• Plastic pipe and fittings
• Composite piping
• Medical devices
• Packaging
• Gaskets