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Recycled Plastics Analysis

Recycled Plastics Analysis

Recycled plastics analysis provides comprehensive testing and evaluation of recycled plastic materials to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards. This service is critical for validating the suitability of recycled plastics in various applications, ensuring sustainability, and meeting regulatory requirements.

Introduction to Recycled Plastics Analysis

The global push for sustainability has increased the demand for recycled plastics in various industries. Recycled plastics analysis plays a key role in verifying the quality, chemical composition, and performance characteristics of these materials, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and are fit for purpose in different applications.

Services Overview

  • Quality assessment of recycled plastics
  • Chemical and physical property analysis
  • Contaminant detection and composition analysis
  • Performance testing for durability and usability

Testing Solutions

1. Physical Property Evaluation

We assess the mechanical properties of recycled plastics to ensure their performance in real-world applications. This includes testing for strength, flexibility, and thermal properties.

  • Tensile strength testing
  • Impact resistance testing
  • Heat deflection temperature analysis
  • Melt flow index testing

2. Chemical Composition Analysis

Recycled plastics often contain varying chemical components. Our chemical analysis helps identify the presence of additives, contaminants, and polymer composition.

  • Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
  • Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
  • Pyrolysis for polymer identification

3. Contaminant Detection and Removal

Ensuring the purity of recycled plastics is critical, particularly in food-grade applications. We provide contaminant detection services to identify any impurities or unwanted materials in the recycled plastics.

  • Heavy metal analysis
  • Volatile organic compound (VOC) testing
  • Residual monomer detection
  • Moisture content measurement

4. Performance and Durability Testing

Recycled plastics are tested for durability to assess their suitability for long-term use in various applications. We conduct various performance tests to evaluate the usability and lifespan of recycled materials.

  • Fatigue testing for repeated stress resistance
  • Weathering and UV resistance testing
  • Chemical resistance testing
  • Aging and degradation studies

Consultancy Services

1. Regulatory Compliance Guidance

We offer consultancy services to help businesses meet regulatory standards for recycled plastics, including industry-specific certifications and environmental regulations.

  • Advising on REACH and RoHS compliance
  • Assistance with FDA food-contact approval for recycled plastics
  • Guidance on recycled content certifications (e.g., GRS, SCS)

2. Sustainability and Circular Economy Solutions

Our consultancy services extend to supporting the integration of recycled plastics in product lines and helping companies transition to more sustainable practices.

  • Life cycle assessment (LCA) for products using recycled plastics
  • Support for integrating recycled materials into supply chains
  • Waste minimization and recycling strategy development

Conclusion

Recycled plastics analysis is essential for ensuring the quality, performance, and regulatory compliance of recycled materials in today’s environmentally conscious market. Our comprehensive testing and consultancy services help businesses maximize the benefits of recycled plastics while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability.

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