Determination of Polymer Properties

Rheological Properties
  • Flow properties (DIN 54811)
  • Melt flow rate (MFR) (DIN EN ISO 1133)
  • Melt volume rate (MVR) (DIN EN ISO 1133)
  • Melt flexibility
  • Measuring two-roll-mill
  • Pressure filter test (DIN EN 13900-5)
  • Melting characteristics of plastics
  • Mold release force
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Mechanical Properties
  • Impact strength (Charpy and Izod) (DIN EN ISO 179-1 / ASTM D 256)
  • Notched impact strength (Charpy and Izod) (DIN EN ISO 179-1 / ASTM D 256)
  • Tensile impact strength (DIN EN ISO 8256)
  • Flexure test (DIN EN ISO 178)
  • Hardness test (Shore A and B) (DIN 53505)
  • Tensile test (ISO 527-1/-2/-3)
  • Free-flowing test (DIN ISO 6186)
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Optical Properties
  • Color (DIN 6167 / DIN 6174)
  • Color intensity (DIN 53235 / DIN 55986)
  • Color stability
  • Gloss (DIN 67530)
  • Haze (ASTM D 1003)
  • Transparency
  • Surface embrittlement
  • Light transmission
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Electrical Properties
  • Volume resistance (IEC 60093)
  • Surface resistance (IEC 60093)
  • Electrical charge decay (following DIN EN 1149-3)
  • Comparative tracking index (DIN EN 60112)
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Flammability Tests
  • Flammability (UL 94 / DIN 4102 B2)
  • Glowing wire test (DIN EN 60695-2-10/12/13)
  • Limited oxygen index (ISO 4589)
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Ageing
  • Artificial weathering (DIN EN ISO 4892-2)
  • Artificial weathering (xenone test) (DIN EN ISO 4892-2) (ask for other conditions)
  • Outdoor weathering
  • Long term heat stability (DIN 53383-1 / DIN 53508)
  • Conditioning cabinet (DIN IEC 212)
  • Water bath storage
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Others
  • Heat distortion temperature (DIN EN ISO 75)
  • Apparent density (DIN EN ISO 60)
  • Vicat-softening temperature (DIN EN ISO 306)
  • Water absorption (EN ISO 62)
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Other determinations and methods are available upon request