ASTM Methods.

Many customers request specific tests and while we are primarily a research and problem solving operation, we do have capabilities for certain standard  methods.  Some of these ASTM methods are listed below. We also apply ASTM General Practice documents for many analytical techniques.   If you are seeking a specific ASTM test not listed here, please call us to see if we have appropriate equipment and expertise for your needs.

D-3713       Standard test method for measuring response of solid plastics to ignition by a small flame.

D-5229        Standard test method for moisture absorption properties and equilibrium conditioning of polymer matrix composite materials.

D-4457        Standard test method for determination of dichloromethane and 1,1,1-trichloroethane in paints and coatings by direct injection into a gas chromatograph.

D-6438        Standard test method for acetone, methyl acetate and parachlorobenzotrifuoride content of paints and coatings by solid phase micro-extraction-gas chromatography.

D-6133       Standard test method for acetone content of solvent-reducible and water-reducible paints, coatings, resins and raw materials by direct injection into  a gas chromatograph.

E-682        Standard practice of Liquid Chromatography Terms and relationships.

E-168    Standard practices for general techniques of infrared quantitative analysis.

D5296    Standard test method for molecular weight averages and molecular weight distribution of polystyrene by high performance size-exclusion chromatography.

D-570    Standard test method for water absorption of plastics.

D-5483  Standard test method for oxidation induction time of lubricating greases by pressure differential scanning calorimetry.

E-831  Standard test method for linear thermal expansion of solid materials by thermomechanical analysis.

E-1269    Standard test method for determining specific heat capacity by differential scanning calorimetry.

E-1545   Standard test method for assignment of the glass transition temperature by thermomechanical analysis.

D-3895   Standard test method for oxidative-induction time of polyolefins by differential scanning calorimetry.

E-1641    Standard test method for decomposition kinetics by thermogravimetry.

D-202  (portions)  Standard test methods for sampling and testing untreated paper used for electrical insulation.

D-2863    (Oxygen index)   Standard test method for measuring the minimum oxygen concentration to support candle-like combustion of plastics.

D-4001       Standard test method for determination of weight average molecular weight of polymers by light scattering.

D-5524    Standard test method for determination of phenolic antioxidants in high density polyethylene using liquid chromatography.

D-6042    Standard test method for determination of phenolic antioxidants and erucamide slip additives in polypropylene homopolymer formulation using liquid chromatography.

D-5815  Standard test method for determination of phenolic antioxidants and erucamide slip additives in linear low density polyethylene formulation using liquid chromatograph.

D-1996   Standard test method for determination of phenolic antioxidants and erucamide slip additives in low density polyethylene formulation using liquid chromatography.

E-1151  Standard practice for ion chromatography terms and relationships.

D-3801   Standard test method for measuring the comparative burning characteristics of solid plastics in a vertical position.  

D-635   Standard test method for rate of burning and/or extent and time of burning of plastics in a horizontal position.

C-813  Standard test method for hydrophobic contamination on glass by contact angle measurement.