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Plastic Identification and Composition ASTM D1003 Haze Measurement in PlasticsASTM D1238 Melt Flow Index Testing of PlasticsASTM D1434 Gas Transmission TestingASTM D1505 Density Measurement of PlasticsASTM D1617 Identification of Recycled Plastics by FTIRASTM D1928 Tear Resistance Testing of PlasticsASTM D2244 Color Measurement StandardsASTM D256 Izod Impact TestingASTM D2583 Indentation Hardness of PlasticsASTM D2863 Oxygen Index MeasurementASTM D3843 Microstructure Analysis of PlasticsASTM D4075 Analysis of CopolymersASTM D4674 Analysis of Antioxidants in PlasticsASTM D522-14 Adhesion Testing for Plastic CoatingsASTM D5230 Leachate Testing for Plastic AdditivesASTM D5296 Molecular Weight of Polymers by GPCASTM D543 Chemical Resistance of PlasticsASTM D5480 Identification of Plastics by MicrospectroscopyASTM D5550 Analysis of Plasticizers in PolymersASTM D6006 Polymer Identification by Pyrolysis GC-MSASTM D638 Tensile Testing of PlasticsASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature of PlasticsASTM D6980 Moisture Analysis in PolymersASTM D7217 Identification of Post-Consumer PlasticsASTM D7611 Plastic Material Identification Using CodesASTM D785 Hardness of Plastics by Rockwell MethodASTM D790 Flexural Testing of PlasticsASTM D792 Specific Gravity of Plastics by DisplacementASTM D882 Tensile Testing of Plastic FilmsASTM E1131 Thermal Analysis of Plastics by TGAASTM E2040 X-ray Diffraction for Polymer CrystallinityASTM E2091 Determination of UV Stabilizers in PolymersASTM E793 Thermomechanical Analysis of PlasticsASTM G154 UV Exposure Testing for PlasticsISO 1043-1 Plastic Identification by SymbolISO 1043-2 Plastic Identification Codes for AdditivesISO 1133 Plastics – Determination of Melt Flow RateISO 11357-1 Differential Scanning Calorimetry for PlasticsISO 11357-3 Plastics Thermal Stability TestingISO 11357-6 Plastics – Crystallinity DeterminationISO 11358-1 Thermogravimetric Analysis of PlasticsISO 11664 Color Measurement of PlasticsISO 1183-1 Determination of Density of PlasticsISO 12048 Plastics Identification by Visual InspectionISO 12086 Plastic Waste Sorting and IdentificationISO 13984 Plastics Identification Using Near-Infrared SpectroscopyISO 15106-1 Gas Permeability of PlasticsISO 16014 Plastics – Determination of Moisture ContentISO 1628-1 Determination of Polymer CompositionISO 16770 Plastics Identification by MicroscopyISO 16773-1 Plastics Composition Analysis by Infrared SpectroscopyISO 178 Flexural Properties of PlasticsISO 180 Impact Resistance of PlasticsISO 1817 Plastic Resistance to Liquids TestingISO 18553 Identification of Plastic FilmsISO 1872-2 Plastic Additives IdentificationISO 1999 Identification of Plastic Recycling StreamsISO 20344 Testing of Safety Shoes Plastic ComponentsISO 22068 Analysis of Flame Retardants in PlasticsISO 23936 Plastics – Weathering ResistanceISO 2859 Sampling Procedures for Plastics TestingISO 291-1 Plastics – Hardness TestingISO 294-4 Plastics – Determination of Molecular WeightISO 3451-1 Plastics – Identification by Combustion TestingISO 4589-2 Determination of Oxygen Index of PlasticsISO 527-1 Tensile Properties of PlasticsISO 75-1 Plastics Heat Deflection TestingISO 9001 Quality Management for Plastic Composition Testing

Plastic Identification and Composition Laboratory Testing Service by Eurolab: A Comprehensive Guide

The plastic identification and composition laboratory testing service provided by Eurolab is governed by various international and national standards. These standards ensure that the testing process is carried out with accuracy, precision, and reliability.

ISO Standards:

1. ISO 10323-2:2009 - Plastics - Determination of thermal conductivity

2. ISO 11357-5:2004 - Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 5: Determination of glass transition temperature

3. ISO 11407:2017 - Plastics - Determination of the melting behavior and cold crystallization behavior by differential scanning calorimetry

ASTM Standards:

1. ASTM D1436-15 - Standard Practice for Sampling and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials

2. ASTM D1505-14 - Standard Test Method for Carbon Black in Rubber

3. ASTM D1520-11 - Standard Test Methods for Vapor Transmission Rate of Packaging Films

EN Standards:

1. EN 12819:2017 - Plastics - Determination of water absorption

2. EN 12321:2002 - Plastics - Determination of the melting behavior and cold crystallization behavior by differential scanning calorimetry

3. EN 12904:2004 - Plastics - Determination of thermal conductivity

TSE Standards:

1. TSE EN ISO 10323-2:2017 - Plastiklerin termal iletkenliği belirlenmesi

2. TSE EN ISO 11357-5:2018 - Plastiklerin diferansiyel scanned kalorimetre yöntemi ile mokku sıcaklık saptanması

Relevant Standard Development Organizations and their Role:

1. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

3. European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

4. Turkish Standards Institution (TSE)

International and National Standards that Apply to this Specific Laboratory Test:

The plastic identification and composition laboratory testing service by Eurolab adheres to the standards mentioned above, which cover various aspects of plastic properties such as thermal conductivity, melting behavior, cold crystallization behavior, water absorption, and vapor transmission rate.

Consequences of Not Performing this Test:

Failure to perform the plastic identification and composition laboratory testing may lead to:

  • Inadequate product safety
  • Non-compliance with regulations and standards
  • Decreased product reliability
  • Increased risk of product failure
  • Industries and Sectors that Require this Testing:

    The plastic identification and composition laboratory testing service is essential for various industries such as:

    1. Packaging industry

    2. Automotive industry

    3. Aerospace industry

    4. Medical devices industry

    5. Consumer goods industry

    Risk Factors and Safety Implications:

    Failure to identify the composition of plastics may lead to exposure to toxic chemicals, which can cause harm to human health and the environment.

    The plastic identification and composition laboratory testing service is required for various business and technical reasons:

    1. Product Safety: To ensure that products meet safety standards and regulations.

    2. Compliance with Regulations: To comply with national and international regulations, such as REACH, RoHS, and WEEE.

    3. Quality Control: To maintain product quality and reliability.

    4. Competitive Advantage: To gain a competitive advantage in the market by ensuring that products meet customer requirements.

    Consequences of Not Performing this Test:

    Failure to perform the plastic identification and composition laboratory testing may lead to:

  • Inadequate product safety
  • Non-compliance with regulations and standards
  • Decreased product reliability
  • The plastic identification and composition laboratory testing service by Eurolab involves various steps, including:

    1. Sample Preparation: Preparing the sample for analysis.

    2. Instrumentation: Using specialized instruments to analyze the samples.

    3. Measurement and Analysis Methods: Measuring and analyzing the properties of plastics.

    Testing Equipment and Instruments Used:

  • Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC)
  • Thermal conductivity analyzer
  • Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyzer
  • Sample Preparation Procedures:

  • Cutting the sample to size
  • Cleaning the sample
  • Drying the sample
  • Testing Parameters and Conditions:

  • Temperature range: -200C to 500C
  • Pressure range: 0.1 MPa to 100 MPa
  • Humidity range: 10 RH to 90 RH
  • Measurement and Analysis Methods:

  • Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
  • Thermal conductivity analysis
  • Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis
  • Calibration and Validation Procedures:

  • Calibrating the instruments using certified standards.
  • Validating the results by comparing them with reference values.
  • Quality Control Measures During Testing:

  • Maintaining a temperature control system to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Using high-quality calibration standards to maintain instrument accuracy.
  • Test Report:

    The test report will include:

    1. Sample description

    2. Test method used

    3. Results of the analysis

    4. Conclusion

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