Additives Analysis
The properties of plastic and rubber materials are altered in very important ways by the inclusion of appropriate additives packages. The additives can include fillers, antimicrobials, antioxidants, antistats, colorants and pigments, flame retardants, heat stabilizers, light stabilizers, lubricants, and plasticizers.
A large amount of quality control and specification testing involves the evaluation of the additives packages in fully formulated polymer systems. The analysis can verify that the intended additives package, including the desired initial concentration of each additive, was utilized. Analysis can also be used to monitor the fate of the additives as a function of time and environmental exposure.