By Industrial Science & Technology Network, Inc.
For companies seeking third party analytical testing services, ISTN performs a suite of services focused primarily on polymers, films, microcellular polymers and nanocomposite characterization and analysis. The testing capabilities include, but are not limited to: - Antioxidants and Erucamide Slip Additives in Polyethylene Using Liquid Chromatography (LC) (ASTM D6953-11) - Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics (ASTM D1622-08; ISO 845) - Cell Size of Rigid Cellular Plastics (ASTM D3576-04(2010); ISO 2896 Annex) - Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement (ASTM D792-08; ISO 1183-1) - Density of Polyethylene (ASTM D2839-10) - Extraction of Additives in Polyolefin Plastics (ASTM D7210-06) - Film Hardness by Pencil Test (ASTM D3363-05(2011)e1; ISO 15184) - Linear Dimensional Changes of Plastics under Accelerated Service Conditions (ASTM D1042-06) - Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer (ASTM D1238-10; ISO 1133) - Phenolic Antioxidants and Erucamide Slip Additives in Polypropylene Homopolymer Formulations Using Liquid Chromatography (LC) (ASTM D6042-09) - Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents (ASTM D543-06; ISO 22088 Part 3) - Resistance of Plastics to Sulfide Staining (ASTM D1712-09) - Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging (ASTM D2126-09; ISO 2796) - Retained Blowing Agent in Extruded Polystyrene Foam (ASTM D7132-05) - Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics (ASTM D2457-08) - Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus (ASTM C1114-06) - Water Absorption of Plastics (ASTM D570-98(2020)e1; ISO 62) - Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics (ASTM D2842-06; ISO 2896)
