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OUR LAB
INFRASTRUCTURE
OUR LAB
INFRASTRUCTURE
OUR LAB INFRASTRUCTURE
Incoming Raw Material Checks
Measure the purity and active content % of raw materials used in the acrylic polymerization process - specifically reaction catalysts and surfactants
Titration report (E-V curve) shows the purity % of an incoming catalyst used in the reaction.
Measure the purity of monomers used (like MMA, BUA) in the acrylic polymerization process
Measure the inhibitor content of monomers (e.g., Topanol in MMA) to ensure safe storage in underground tanks with minimal chance of polymerization
Measure the purity and active content % of raw materials used in the acrylic polymerization process - specifically reaction catalysts and surfactants
Titration report (E-V curve) shows the purity % of an incoming catalyst used in the reaction.
Measure the purity of monomers used (like MMA, BUA) in the acrylic polymerization process
Measure the inhibitor content of monomers (e.g., Topanol in MMA) to ensure safe storage in underground tanks with minimal chance of polymerization
In-Process Testing
Measure the amount of monomer polymerized during reaction process to ensure no residual monomer left
Measure the amount of moisture left in the spray-dried powder to ensure it is within acceptable limits
Measure the pH at seed and core stage of reaction to ensure it is within acceptable limits
Measure the viscosity of the emulsion post polymerization to ensure it within acceptable limits for pumping into spray-drier
Measure the amount of monomer polymerized during reaction process to ensure no residual monomer left
Mettler Moisture
Balance
Measure the amount of moisture left in the spray-dried powder to ensure it is within acceptable limits
Measure the pH at seed and core stage of reaction to ensure it is within acceptable limits
Anton-Paar Viscometer
Measure the viscosity of the emulsion post polymerization to ensure it within acceptable limits for pumping into spray-drier
Post Production Testing
Measure the color of the final powder to ensure that it is has the right L,a,b values that match the standard and benchmarked samples
Measure the volume of a known mass of final powder to ensure that it fits within the acceptable limits
Measure indirectly the molecular weight of processing aids using the Ubbelohde viscometer and applying the Mark-Houwink equation
Measure the transparency of the final powder in 5% toluene, as a way to ensure the PVC additive maintains transparency of final PVC product
Conduct accelerated weathering tests on impact-modified PVC to assess how additives affect the material's weatherability and mech. Properties
Measure the particle size of the acrylic emulsion at each stage of processing: from seed to core to final stage to ensure it is within 10nm of limit
Sample report of particle size to indicate D(50) value and overall distribution
Measure the color of the final powder to ensure that it is has the right L,a,b values that match the standard and benchmarked samples
Measure the volume of a known mass of final powder to ensure that it fits within the acceptable limits
Measure indirectly the molecular weight of processing aids using the Ubbelohde viscometer and applying the Mark-Houwink equation
Measure the transparency of the final powder in 5% toluene, as a way to ensure the PVC additive maintains transparency of final PVC product
Conduct accelerated weathering tests on impact-modified PVC to assess how additives affect the material's weatherability and mech. Properties
Measure the particle size of the acrylic emulsion at each stage of processing: from seed to core to final stage to ensure it is within 10nm of limit
Lab-Scale Experimentation
Lab-scale version - 4kL acrylic emulsion reactor which mimics the overall process and feeding of monomers
Lab-scale version of spray-drier that helps conduct each experiment to analyse the final powder properties of PVC additives
Prepare the mixture of PVC resin with the necessary PVC additives according to compound formulation
Lab-scale version - 4kL acrylic emulsion reactor which mimics the overall process and feeding of monomers
Lab-scale version of spray-drier that helps conduct each experiment to analyse the final powder properties of PVC additives
Prepare the mixture of PVC resin with the necessary PVC additives according to compound formulation
Application Testing
Prepare samples of PVC sheets based on customized formulations to test transparency, color, lubrication properties of PVC additives
Measure the tensile strength of PVC sample according to ASTM D638 to determine the maximum stress sample can withstand before breaking.
Prepare samples of PVC sheets based on customized formulations to test transparency, color, lubrication properties of PVC additives
Measure the tensile strength of PVC sample according to ASTM D638 to determine the maximum stress sample can withstand before breaking.
Combine several PVC sheets by melting sheets under heat and pressure, resulting in rectangular specimens that can be used for further testing e.g., Izod impact strength create specimens for conducting further
Measure the Izod impact strength of PVC sample according to ASTM D256 to determine the impact resistance using a notched specimen and a pendulum impact tester
Measure the rheological properties of materials. It measures the torque (rotational force) required to rotate a sample at controlled rate
Conduct the fusion test - Evaluates the fusion characteristics of PVC compounds, including fusion time, fusion torque and melt torque
Conduct the thermostability test - Assess the thermal stability of PVC compounds, which is crucial for understanding their degradation behavior
Combine several PVC sheets by melting sheets under heat and pressure, resulting in rectangular specimens that can be used for further testing e.g., Izod impact strength create specimens for conducting further
Measure the Izod impact strength of PVC sample according to ASTM D256 to determine the impact resistance using a notched specimen and a pendulum impact tester
Measure the rheological properties of materials. It measures the torque (rotational force) required to rotate a sample at controlled rate
Conduct the fusion test - Evaluates the fusion characteristics of PVC compounds, including fusion time, fusion torque and melt torque
Conduct the thermostability test - Assess the thermal stability of PVC compounds, which is crucial for understanding their degradation behavior