ALLENTOWN, PA CHEMICALS & MATERIALS SERVICES

Comprehensive Solutions for Testing and Analysis CHEMICALS & MATERIALS SERVICES

Our chemicals and materials testing and analysis solutions

Intertek Allentown is an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory that provides world-class expertise to support customer needs. Our chemicals and materials testing and analysis solutions, experience, and state-of-the-art technology make us a single-source solution for basic and complex chemical problems.

We work with customers around the world. As part of the global Intertek laboratory network, our lab can access additional world-class expertise and resources to support customer needs.

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Our scientists have decades of industry experience supporting customer research, development and production projects, manufacturing, consulting and quality control. Our customers benefit from the many years of experience of our team of skilled professionals who are committed to providing innovative solutions, integrated problem-solving, and all-encompassing customer service.

Our chemicals and materials analytical Chemical Composition Analysis • Elemental trace analysis capabilities and solutions help customers Chemical composition analysis can require • Crystalline material structure elucidation improve and enhance discovery, prototype, the application of a combination of analytical • Materials analysis scale-up, trouble-shooting and process methods to achieve a full picture of the • Reverse engineering and formulation monitoring activities. We stay on the chemical structures and concentrations cutting edge by developing new methods of the components in a sample. To aid • Surface analysis for emerging needs, and customized product development, the concentration • Failure analysis measurement approaches for each of specific components—such as an active environment. ingredient that imparts a unique function Deformulation and Unknowns Identification to the product— should be determined to Testing and Analysis understand the product’s performance or Deformulation or reverse engineering of quality. a chemical formulation provides specific Intertek Allentown offers many testing and information about the composition of analysis services, including characterization formulated products and how the components and analysis of polymers, surfaces, residues, Accurate analysis of the chemical interact. Deformulation helps determine and volatiles; quantitative and qualitative composition of a material will provide which chemicals, substances or materials are analyses of surfaces, interfaces, and bulk invaluable information, assisting chemical incorporated into a product. This may include materials; and development of the structure- problem solving, supporting research and designing a new product since complex property relationships critical for product development, and ensuring the quality of a product formulations can contain dozens of improvement. chemical formulation or product. components of varying chemical nature.

Our chemical composition services include: • Chemical trace analysis • Organic chemical structure elucidation

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Comprehensive solutions for chemicals & materials

Our experts provide comprehensive analysis Thermal Analysis and Testing The data can be used to figure out: of formulated chemical products to separate, Thermal analysis provides valuable insight into • Relief valve size identify, and quantify each ingredient. how a material changes with temperature. We • Safety of reactions use thermal testing to evaluate adhesives, • Pressure generation We offer deformulation services for a variety of coatings, polymers, composites, laminates, • Exothermicity of reaction materials, including: plastics, pharmaceuticals and other materials. Thermal tests for the determination of • Coatings endotherms, exotherms, phase transitions, Trace Metals Analysis • Polymer additives weight loss on heating or cooling and Our laboratories provide Total Quality • Plastics dimension changes are performed for customer Assurance through responsive trace metals samples. • Specialty chemicals analysis services, available to parts per million • Adhesives (ppm), parts per billion (ppb) and parts per trillion • Catalysts Our thermal analytical capabilities include: (ppt) detection levels. We deploy our expertise to adapt the methodology to the sample matrix • Surfactants • Glass transition temperature (Tg) and the nature of the analysis required. These • Melting and freezing points trace and ultra-trace levels can change over Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Testing • Heat capacity (Cp) time with the evolution of global regulatory and Analysis • Thermal expansion coefficient demands for a range of industries calling for VOCs are present in all natural and synthetic • Thermal stability lower detection limits. Our experts monitor changes in legislation that impact your industry materials. They can exist as structurally-diverse • Oxidative stability studies liquids, solids, or vapors. They are a significant sector to ensure the most suitable approaches • Calorimetry airborne consideration when biomonitoring are deployed to reach the required limits. human exposure levels, analyzing odor issues, and in the interest of food contact, particularly Calorimetry is also used for thermal hazards the National Institute of Advanced testing. Intertek’s experts can determine the Studies (NIAS). thermodynamics of reactions and mixing.

The potential dangers associated with VOCs make them an important consideration when developing chemical products. We provide the ability to target specific VOCs of interest with high levels of sensitivity.

Our VOC services include: • Identification of VOCs • Testing and analysis of aqueous and non- aqueous mixtures • Plastic and polymer VOC testing

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Trace Level Identification

We offer the trace metals identification and • Vapor uptake • Materials evaluation and development quantitation of elements using Inductively • Permeation Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass • Total pore volume Rheology Spectroscopy (ICP/MS), and Atomic Absorption Rheological testing offers insight as to how (AA). We can measure trace metals in a variety of Surface Science materials (both liquids and solids) respond to materials and products with services that include: deformation over a range of temperatures and Surface science measures microscopic frequencies. • Rapid response troubleshooting features and microstructures to nano-scale • Catalyst analysis dimensions. It also evaluates the properties of • Support for the mandatory Chemical Safety coatings, laminates and composite materials, Understanding the rheological properties through Assessment (CSA) for Registration, Evaluation, identifying causes of coating defects, pin-holing, laboratory testing can help optimize products Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical delamination, loss of adhesion, contamination, and and process conditions, thereby saving costs and Substances (REACH) other coating problems. minimizing potential waste. • Identification of unknowns • Raw material and supply chain characterization Solutions include: The data gathered are useful in designing • Elemental surface analysis materials for a given application. Our rheological testing includes: • Molecular surface analysis We also offer comprehensive analysis of common • Viscosity determination metals, including heavy metals, such as mercury, • Chemical images • Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) cadmium, arsenic, lead, chromium and nickel. • Depth profiling • Creep • Stress relaxation Titrations and Wet Chemistry Our surface science laboratories provide We have the capability to identify chemical analytical expertise to support research, forensics, • Cure studies functional groups at trace levels in multiple troubleshooting, quality control and more. materials and products, such as: Metallography • Solutions Metallurgy and Failure Analysis Metallography focuses on the science and • Chemical mixtures Intertek metallurgical expertise covers a wide art of preparing, interpreting, and analyzing • Household products range of applications utilizing state-of-the-art microstructures to understand material behavior and performance. • Raw materials analysis, consulting, and on-site metallurgical investigations to meet challenging customer needs. Intertek’s metallography lab provides physical, We can quantitate several different functional micro/macro destructive and non-destructive groups by titration, including hydrogen peroxide, testing of materials, including steels, cast iron, amines and moisture. Metallurgy and failure analysis services include chemical, mechanical, micro/macro, destructive, stainless steels, tool steel, nickel alloys, copper and non-destructive testing for a range of metals and copper alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, Sorption Analysis and other materials. titanium, magnesium, zinc alloys, ceramics, and We perform sorption analysis to find out the plastics. characterization of adsorbents, catalysts, The metallurgical and analytical laboratories offer nanoparticles, and polymers with customized expertise in: These services include: tests designed to suit your applications. • Fracture • Dye/Liquid penetrant and magnetic particle Inspection • Creep Using the interaction of gases/vapors with • Replication and field microscopy • Fatigue solids, we can analyze a range of samples, such • Mounting, polishing, chemical or electrolytic • Wear as absorbent materials and catalysts, providing etching comprehensive data, including: • Deformation • Stereo microscopy • Micropore surface area • Corrosion control • Light microscopy via a metallograph • Micropore volume • Contamination (trace analysis) • Adsorption pore size distribution • Failure mechanism and root cause • Chemisorption • Insight into corrective actions

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Method Development for Emerging Needs

• Quantitative analysis, including: • Warrantee claim support product development programs, conducting o Grain size • Litigation support failure analysis where a product or material has failed, or resolving contamination issues o Length in manufacturing or other parts of the supply o Area Additionally, we work to your unique chain. o Inclusions requirements, whether you need a simple failure analysis or a comprehensive failure o Carburization investigation that involves consultancy, Our microscopy services include: o Decarburization investigation, and intensive laboratory work • Morphology o Evaluating the microstructure of and a diverse range of expertise. • Particle analysis graphite in iron castings • Optical microscopy • Digital image capture and processing Method Development and State- • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) • Hardness/microhardness testing of-the-Art Technology • Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) • Ultrasonic thickness In addition to adapting routine measurements • Hand-held X-ray fluorescence (XRF) for novel sample types, we stay on the cutting edge of technology by developing Mass Spectrometry • Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy new methods for emerging needs, and Mass spectroscopy is used to detect and Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) customized measurement approaches for each identify unknowns, mixtures, chemical environment. structures, and more. It offers precise Failure Analysis/Industrial Forensics quantitative elemental analysis when combined with other instrumentation and Intertek’s failure analysis and investigation Molecular Spectroscopy services identify root causes of failures provides detection down to ultra-trace levels. Molecular spectroscopy analysis measures the to improve future performance and solve spectrum response of molecules interacting problems. with various frequencies and energy and Our mass spectrometry capabilities include: provides identification and quantitation • High resolution mass spectrometry (HR/MS) We use our expertise to determine the root of molecules from a variety of materials. • Gas chromatography mass spectrometry cause of cracks, catastrophic fracture, distortion Molecules are analyzed by ultraviolet (UV), (GC/MS) or deformation, visual defects, corrosion, visible light (Vis) and infrared (IR) radiation • Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry wear, or any malfunction or undesirable spectrums, using advanced instrumentation (LC/MS) condition of the product. We also troubleshoot available in the Intertek molecular spectroscopy contamination issues. laboratories. • Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) • Time-of-flight secondary ion mass Our services include: We offer a variety of molecular spectroscopy spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) • Fractography (visual, stereo and scanning analyses, including: • Thermal desorption GC/MS electron microscopy) • Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) (liquids, • Non-destructive testing solids) Gas Chromatography • Material verification/characterization • Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) Intertek’s gas chromatography (GC) labs provide • Processing and manufacturing verification • Raman microprobe analytical testing using gas chromatography • Combination of customized analytical detectors, including selective and highly • Near infrared reflection (NIR) techniques sensitive detection of trace and molecular • Fourier transform Raman spectrometry species-specific compounds. The range of GC Failure analysis can offer benefits in several • Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) detectors available, combined with expertise areas, including: from senior laboratory staff, ensure quality service. • Identification of failure mechanism(s) Microscopy • Determination of root cause – design Microscopy analysis is essential to gain an deficiencies, material defects, manufacturing/ understanding of the microstructure or Our gas chromatography techniques include: installation defects, or service life anomalies nanostructure of materials, chemicals, or • GC/MS • Prevention of future occurrences products. Data from microscopy analysis • GC FID is important to progressing research and

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• RGA for C1-C6 hydrocarbon analysis based program planning. Our scientists assist repeat testing to methods that are not • Specific GC detectors for extra sensitivity for customers in addressing complex challenges, standard or are unavailable elsewhere. species like S and N including: Chemical and Material Testing for Liquid Chromatography • Regulatory analytical testing, such Sustainability as REACH compliance, food contact, and Intertek provides liquid chromatography With a growing emphasis on environmental premanufacturing notices (PMN) (LC) and separations laboratory capabilities and human health impacts of materials and for advanced and routine analysis. Liquid • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) products, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers chromatography allows for selective and highly compliance are optimizing transparency, monitoring sensitive detection of trace and molecular • Restricted substances compliance their chemical footprint and considering sustainability in design. Chemical and material species-specific compounds. • Safety data sheets analysis can be applied to a wide range of materials and products. These measurements Our experts use various LC techniques to Expert Testimony and Litigation Analytical can address an extensive scope of chemistry, quantify solutions, products, and formulations Support Services formulation, and product strategies in nearly using a variety of tools, including: Intertek offers scientific and consulting support any market. • High-performance liquid chromatography for your chemical safety litigation case. We (HPLC) have a wealth of scientific and consulting Some examples of different scopes are to • Ultra-Performance liquid chromatography expertise and experience to support your legal detect, identify and quantify various chemicals (UPLC) professionals in launching the best possible of concern, such as: case against claims of personal injury or • LC/MS • Toxic metals class action litigation arising from perceived, • Ion chromatography (IC) potential, or actual exposures to chemicals. • Substances of very high concern (SVHC) The combination of our world class analytical • Volatile organic compound (VOC) content and In addition, we have a wide range of size testing capabilities and our extensive database emissions exclusion chromatography (SEC) instruments of toxicological reviews are an excellent • Environmental compounds of concern to measure polymer molecular weight resource for legal professionals. • Formaldehyde (and other aldehydes) distributions. We are experienced in the preparation and Our chemical and material testing experts can X-ray Diffraction (XRD) presentation of expert testimony for litigation develop custom analyses designed to identify cases involving industrial chemicals, pesticides, Our expertise and capabilities in XRD analysis specific chemicals of concern, supply chain dietary supplements, medical devices, pulp and help identify crystalline compounds, relative issues, and proprietary products. Our team paper mill effluents, exposures to potentially concentration and structure, including atomic will work closely with you to both identify the harmful liquids and gases in the workplace, and arrangement, crystallite size, and imperfections. question and determine the best measurement chemicals in consumer products. to obtain the needed data. XRD provides: We can assist with a variety of litigation issues, • Analysis of solids, films, powders, and The Benefits including: dispersions Choosing Intertek Allentown as your partner • Commercial liability • Grazing incidence diffraction gives you access to a network of qualified • Patent protection or infringement disputes • Reflectometry of thin films professionals, risk management tools that allow • Product performance or quality claims you to control quality and quantity and ensure compliance with international standards from Intertek XRD analysis and expertise are source to delivery. available for a wide range of sample types and Customized Testing applications. Since many issues our customers encounter are specific to their product or process, we offer We provide you with Total Quality Assurance offering traceability throughout your Additional Services customized testing designed specifically for their needs. Once a customized test or method entire supply chain. By understanding local Technical Consulting has been developed, it can be offered on a challenges, we apply global solutions to protect Intertek Allentown’s consulting services regular basis to support product development your interests in North America and the rest of range from short discussions to milestone- or manufacturing. We can also arrange for the world.

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