Polymers & Plastics

Camin Laboratories

Polymers & Plastics

Testing, Compounding, Processing & Regulatory Support

We accelerate polymer, plastics, and recycled-plastics development with standards-first testing, pilot-scale processing, and regulatory support—delivering defensible data, faster release, and lower risk from resin to finished article.

What We Do

Testing, Chemical Management & Regulatory Support

Camin supports base chemical providers, additive suppliers, converters, compounders, brand owners, and end users. Our approach is plain-English technical authority: clear methods, measurable outcomes, and on-time certificates.

Polymers & Plastics
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Key Services

Where Safety and accurancy is Job #1

  • Physical, thermal, rheological, optical, barrier, flammability, and mechanical testing
  • Chemical and compositional analysis (identity, additives, contaminants, residuals)
  • Recycling and circularity support (PCR/PIR characterization, NIAS screening, quality grading)
  • Processing and compounding support, prototyping, and scale-down troubleshooting
  • Regulatory strategy and compliance (food contact, REACH, RoHS, automotive, toy, OEM specs)
  • Failure analysis, deformulation, and comparative benchmarking
  • Independent cargo inspection for polymer feedstocks, intermediates, and pellets
  • Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and compliant reporting aligned to destination- market rules

Physical & Mechanical Testing

Physical & Mechanical Testing

We determine performance-critical properties with recognized methods to support specification setting, quality control, and application fit.

  • Tensile, flexural, impact (e.g., ASTM D638, D790, D256/ISO 179)
  • Hardness (ASTM D2240), Vicat softening, HDT (ASTM D648)
  • Flammability (e.g., UL 94, FMVSS 302 where applicable)
  • Aging and weathering (UV/condensation: ASTM G154/G155), thermal aging
  • Optical properties: haze, gloss, color (CIELAB), clarity (ASTM D1003/D523)
  • Barrier: OTR and WVTR (e.g., ASTM D3985, ASTM F1249)
  • Surface properties: coefficient of friction, surface energy, adhesion tests

Frequently Asked Questions

Which polymer tests are most requested?

Tensile/flex/impact (ASTM D638/D790/D256), DSC/TGA, MFR (D1238), GPC/SEC, FTIR, and NIAS screening.

Do you support recycled plastics qualification?

Yes. We characterize PCR/PIR feedstocks, establish grading, and check NIAS and odor/organics.

Can you help with food-contact compliance?

Yes. We perform migration testing and documentation aligned to FDA and EU 10/2011.

Do you offer deformulation and competitor benchmarking?

Yes. We identify polymer type, additives, and structure to guide formulation decisions.

Can you prototype or support processing trials?

Yes. We offer pilot-scale compounding and molding/extrusion with process window studies.

How fast are results delivered?

Many reports are issued in 24–48 hours; select tests can be completed sooner.

Do you issue Certificates of Analysis?

Yes. We issue CoAs and compliant reports recognized by regulators and buyers worldwide.

Camin is a global leader in independent laboratory testing, inspection, and compliance services for polymer and plastic materials. With operations in over 30 countries and a team of experienced professionals, we deliver quick, accurate, and trusted results that help clients manage risk, ensure quality, and meet the highest international compliance standards.

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