Quality control of polymers and plastic products

Depending on their use and industry of application, plastic materials and products must comply with the relevant industry specifications and requirements. Quality control procedures are applied to assess compliance based on a series of laboratory tests and analyses.

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Viscosity of polymers in solution

Viscosity of polymers in solution

The measurement of the viscosity of polymer solutions in organic solvents gives us a value that is directly related to the molecular mass of the polymer. In other words, the higher the viscosity, the higher the molecular weight, although the correlation is not direct.

Analysis of PET bottles intended for beer packaging

Analysis of PET bottles intended for beer packaging

Since the implementation of the injection-blowing processes, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are present in a wide variety of packages in different sectors, such as the […]

Weathering testing: plastics and ageing

Weathering testing: plastics and ageing

Weathering testing and ageing testing help us to predict how our plastic products are going to withstand over time. 

Testing conditions for overall and specific migration test for packaging

Testing conditions for overall and specific migration test for packaging

Overall migration testing The Regulation nº 10/2011 establishes nine possible testing conditions which cover all applications regarding overall migration. In the most common use, in […]

Permeability and plastic packaging

Permeability and plastic packaging

When we say that a material or packaging has a particular gas permeability, for instance oxygen, it gives us an idea of the amount of […]

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Recognition from DIN CERTCO and BPI makes AIMPLAS the most comprehensive laboratory for biodegradation and compostability testing

AIMPLAS has been authorized by DIN CERTCO and BPI to perform tests that enable businesses to obtain ecolabels certifying the composability and biodegradability of their products.

Regulation of phthalates in plastics

Phthalates, also known as phthalate acid esters, are blends of more than 80 compounds. They are mainly used as plasticizers in various industries due to their ability

Weathering testing: plastics and ageing

Weathering testing and ageing testing help us to predict how our plastic products are going to withstand over time. 

Comparative Tracking Index: evaluation of the formation of conducting path in solid insulating materials

More and more products are being made with polymeric materials, elements that were traditionally designed and produced using conventional materials like metal, wood, ceramic, cardboard, […]

Food packaging: The challenge test and the use of recycled plastic

The use of recycled material in food packaging is an opportunity for the sector but is subject to important environmental and health requirements that must […]