MPI ISO 17025 ACCREDITED TESTING BY ASTM NUMBER (A2LA SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION #3476.01)

ASTM C297/C297M Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions
ASTM D256 (Method A) Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
ASTM D570 Water Absorption of Plastics
ASTM D618 Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM D624 Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
ASTM D638 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D695 Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D790 Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials (Type I)
ASTM D792 (Method A) Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
ASTM D1002 Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)
ASTM D1238 (Procedure B) Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
ASTM D2344/D2344M Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates
ASTM D2584 Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins
ASTM D3039/D3039M Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D3418 Transition Temperatures and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization of Polymers by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
ASTM D3850 Rapid Thermal Degradation of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials By Thermogravimetric Method (TGA)
ASTM D5630 (Procedure B) Ash Content in Plastics
ASTM D5868 Lap Shear Adhesion for Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Bonding
ASTM E1252 General Techniques for Obtaining Infrared Spectra for Qualitative Analysis
ASTM E1421 Describing and Measuring Performance of Fourier Transform Mid- Infrared (FT-MIR) Spectrometers: Level Zero and Level One Tests

ASTM STANDARD TEST METHODS BY ASTM NUMBER (NON-ACCREDITED)

ASTM D412 Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM D470 Crosslinked Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable (Tear)
ASTM D660 Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D661 Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D714 Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
ASTM D732 Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool
ASTM D882 Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D1044 Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion
ASTM D1308 Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes

ASTM D1475. Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products
ASTM D1544 Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color Scale)
ASTM D1709 Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
ASTM D1894 Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
ASTM D2196 Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer
ASTM D2240 Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness (Shore A & D)
ASTM D2369 Volatile Content of Coatings
ASTM D2486 Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
ASTM D2697 Standard Test Method for Volume Nonvolatile Matter in Clear or Pigmented Coatings
ASTM D2734 Void Content of Reinforced Plastics
ASTM D2794 Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)
ASTM D3171 Constituent Content of Composite Materials
ASTM D3359 Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
ASTM D3363 Film Hardness by Pencil Test
ASTM D3364 Flow Rates for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) with Molecular Structural Implications
ASTM D3389 Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)
ASTM D3518 In-Plane Shear Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials by Tensile Test of a ±45° Laminate
ASTM D3763 High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastics
ASTM D3846 In-Plane Shear Strength of Reinforced Plastics
ASTM D4060 Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
ASTM D4065 Plastics: Dynamic Mechanical Properties: Determination and Report of Procedures
ASTM D4272 Total Energy Impact of Plastic Films By Dart Drop
ASTM D4752 Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate (Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub
ASTM D4812 Unnotched Cantilever Beam Impact Resistance of Plastics
ASTM D4828 Practical Washability of Organic Coatings
ASTM D5226 Dissolving Polymer Materials
ASTM D5229 Moisture Absorption Properties and Equilibrium Conditioning of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D5379 Shear Properties of Composite Materials by the V-Notched Beam Method
ASTM D5477 Identification of Polymer Layers or Inclusions by Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy (FT-IR)
ASTM D5510 Heat Aging of Oxidatively Degradable Plastics
ASTM D5528 Mode I Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Unidirectional Fiber- Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
ASTM D5766 Open-Hole Tensile Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates
ASTM D5961 Bearing Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates
ASTM D6252 Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Label Stocks at a 90° Angle
ASTM D6287 Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
ASTM D6484 Open-Hole Compressive Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates
ASTM D6862 90 Degree Peel Resistance of Adhesives
ASTM D7028 Glass Transition Temperature (DMA Tg) of Polymer Matrix Composites by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
ASTM D7264 Flexural Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D7291 Through-Thickness "Flatwise" Tensile Strength and Elastic Modulus of a Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite Material
ASTM E70 pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode
ASTM E313 Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM E831 Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by Thermomechanical Analysis
ASTM E1131 Compositional Analysis by Thermogravimetry
ASTM E1952 Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry
ASTM F1249 Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
ASTM G154 Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

ANALYTICAL TESTING SERVICES BY INSTRUMENT TYPE

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): The AFM provides phase morphology and surface topography characteristics.
Density and Weight Instruments: We can provide density and weight determination using an analytical balance with a density apparatus.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): DSC can provide melting temperature, crystallization temperature and glass transition temperature information, as well as crystallinity information.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA): DMA can provide tensile strength, modulus and glass transition temperature information, as well as thermal transitions over time.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) with multiple attachments including (Attenuated Total Reflectance) ATR and FTIR microscopy, as well as Near IR and Raman: FTIR and Raman provide functional group assignment, structural analysis and identification of an unknown over a wide range of wavelengths. Accessories such as ATR and FTIR microscopy enable virtually any sample to be analyzed easily.
Gas Chromatography (GC): Mass Spectrometry (MS) detector, as well as Flame Ionization Detector (FID): The GC provides separation, using multiple detectors such as FID; the MS can provide compound identification.
Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) with multiple solvents and detectors including ultraviolet (UV) and refractive index (RI): The GPC, also known as Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), provides molecular size and weight range information.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): The NMR provides chemical structure identification and analysis of unknowns. This technique is available in both solution state and solid state with a variety of nuclei offered.
Permeability and Barrier Properties: We can provide information on oxygen permeability, solvent vapor permeability and water vapor permeability.

React IR: Real-time in-situ mid-infrared spectroscopy to monitor chemistry under reaction conditions.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Imaging with Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX): The SEM can image materials in the micron range with surface level imaging. Polishing and gold sputter coating are available to provide the best images. The EDX provides elemental analysis.
Thermogravametric Analysis (TGA): TGA can provide degradation temperature information, as well as isothermal studies, moisture loss and weight-loss-over-time studies.
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Imaging with Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX): The TEM can image materials in the micron to nanometer range looking through the bulk of the sample. The EDX provides elemental analysis.
Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) and HPLC with ultraviolet (UV) and Evaporative Light Scattering (ELSD) detectors: The UPLC/HPLC provide separation of compounds and concentration information using very high pressures.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometry: The UV-Vis can determine the absorption or transmission of your sample using UV/Vis light.
X-ray Diffractometer (XRD): The XRD provides crystallinity information such as percent crystallinity.
Additional services available. Please contact us if you don't see the particular test or service in which you are interested.

ANALYTICAL TESTING INSTRUMENTATION BY MODEL

FEI 200 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Imaging with Thermo Noran 7 (EDX) and Selected Area Diffraction (SAD) capabilities: The SEM can image materials in the micron range with surface-level imaging. Polishing and gold sputter coating are available to provide the best images. The EDX provides elemental analysis; the SAD provides elemental information across an entire image.
Gas Chromatography (GC): Mass Spectrometry (MS) detector and Flame Ionization Detector (FID): The GC provides separation; the MS can provide compound identification.
JEOL 2100 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Imaging with (EDX) and (SAD) capabilities: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Imaging with Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) and Selected Area Diffraction (SAD) capabilities. The TEM can image materials in the micron to nanometer range, looking through the bulk of the sample. The EDX provides elemental analysis; the SAD provides elemental information across an entire image.
Mettler Toledo AG204 balance with density attachment: We can provide density and weight determination using an analytical balance with a density apparatus.
Mettler Toledo 4000 React IR: Real-time, in-situ mid-infrared spectroscopy to monitor chemistry under reaction conditions.
Mocon Ox-Tran Model 2/21 Oxygen Permeability: We can provide information on oxygen permeability.
Mocon Aromotron Solvent Vapor Transport Unit: We can provide information on solvent vapor permeability.
Mocon Permatran-W Water Vapor Permeability: We can provide information on water vapor permeability.
Rigaku Ultima III X-ray Diffractometer (XRD): The XRD provides crystallinity information, such as percent crystallinity.
TA Q2000 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC): DSC can provide melting temperature, crystallization temperature and glass transition temperature information, as well as crystallinity information.
TA Q500 Thermogravametric Analyzer (TGA): TGA can provide degradation temperature information as well as isothermal studies, moisture loss and weight-loss- over-time studies.
TA Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA): DMA can provide tensile strength, modulus and glass transition temperature information, as well as thermal transitions over time.
Thermo Nanodrop 2000c UV-Vis Spectrophotometry: The UV-Vis can determine the absorption or transmission of your sample using UV/Vis light.
Thermo Nicolet 6700 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscope (FTIR) with multiple attachments including (Attenuated Total Reflectance) ATR and Continuum FTIR microscope, as well as Near IR and Raman: FTIR and Raman provide functional group assignment, structural analysis and identification of an unknown over a wide range of wavelengths. Accessories such as ATR and FTIR microscopy enable virtually any sample to be analyzed easily.
Waters Acquity Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) and HPLC with ultraviolet (UV) and Evaporative Light Scattering (ELSD) detectors: The UPLC/HPLC provides separation of compounds and concentration information using very high pressures.
Waters Gel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC) including 515 pump, 717 autosampler with multiple solvents and detectors including ultraviolet (UV) and 2414 refractive index (RI): The GPC, also known as Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), provides molecular size and weight range information.
Varian Mercury (200 – 300 MHz) and Unity-Inova (400-500 MHz) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): The NMR provides chemical structure identification and analysis of unknowns. This technique is available in both solution state and solid state, with a variety of nuclei offered.
Veeco Atomic Force Microscope (AFM): The AFM provides phase morphology and surface topography characteristics.

PHYSICAL TESTING BY TYPE

Abrasion: Abrasion resistance testing is offered with variety in the texture of the abrasion and cycle time.
Color, Gloss, Haze: The visual characteristics of a sample can be quantitatively determined using instrumentation for color, haze and gloss measurements.
Compression: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom compression testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 20 lbf to 20,000 lbf.
Constituent Content: Constituent content analysis is available for plastics and composites with test methods for ash content, fiber content and void content.
Density and Weight: We can provide density and weight determination using an analytical balance with a density apparatus.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): DSC can provide melting temperature, crystallization temperature and glass transition temperature information, as well as crystallinity information.
Durometer Hardness: MPI can provide hardness measurements in both the Shore A and Shore D durometer scales. These two scales encompass the vast majority of durometer hardness measurements.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA): DMA can provide tensile strength, modulus and glass transition temperature information, as well as thermal transitions over time.
Flexural: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom flexural or 3-point bend testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 20 lbf to 20,000 lbf.
Friction: Coefficient of friction testing is available with load ranges from 5 gf to 5 kgf.
Impact: Multiple varieties of impact testing are available such as drop dart impact testing, Izod impact testing, un-notched impact testing and instrumented impact testing.
Melt Flow: Melt flow by extrusion plastometer can provide melt density, viscosity and volume rate information, as well as flow rate or Melt Flow Index (MFI).
Minimum Film Formation Temperature: This instrument allows for the determination of the minimum film formation temperature of a coating.
Particle Size: Particle size analysis is available for both wet or dry materials. Materials can be run in water or virtually any other solvent, and particle size measurements are available from 0.01 to 2800 microns.
Peel: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom peel testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 5 gf to 5 kgf.
pH Testing and Titration: MPI offers testing such as pH and titration for liquid analysis.
Reaction Calorimeter: This instrument is capable of high temperatures with measurement and control of parameters for determination of chemical information and heat balance over the chemical process.
Rheology: MPI offers testing in rheology to obtain viscosity information, strain/shear rate information and melt analysis. Multiple configurations are available such as capillary, cone and plate and parallel plate.
Shear: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom shear testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 20 lbf to 20,000 lbf.
Tear: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom tear testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 20 lbf to 20,000 lbf.
Tensile: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom tensile testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 20 lbf to 20,000 lbf.
Thermogravametric Analysis (TGA): TGA can provide degradation temperature information, as well as isothermal studies, moisture loss and weight-loss-over-time studies.
Weathering: Accelerated weathering testing is available and includes UVA and UVB exposure with temperature humidity. Additionally, salt fog is available. Environmental chambers are also available to condition samples at a range of temperatures and humidity.
Viscosity: A wide range of viscosity measurements are available, including cone and plate, parallel plate and spindle; measurements can utilize shear rate sweeps or multiple RPMs.

PHYSICAL TESTING BY INSTRUMENT MODEL

Brookfield Model DV-I +, Stormer, ICI Viscosmeters: A wide range of viscosity measurements are available, including cone and plate, parallel plate and spindle; measurements can utilize shear rate sweeps or multiple RPMs.
BYK-Gardner Micro Tri Gloss Meter: The visual characteristics of a sample can be quantitatively determined using instrumentation for gloss measurements.
BYK-Gardner Handheld Color Spectrophotometer: The visual characteristics of a sample can be quantitatively determined using instrumentation for color measurements.
BYK Gardner Haze gloss system: The visual characteristics of a sample can be quantitatively determined using instrumentation for haze and gloss measurements.
Gardco Types A and D Durometer: MPI can provide hardness measurements in both the Shore A and Shore D durometer scales. These two scales encompass the vast majority of durometer hardness measurements.
Instron 5582 Mechanical Testing System: MPI offers a wide range of standardized and custom tensile, compression, flexural, shear, peel and tear testing with multiple fixtures and load ranges from 20 lbf to 20,000 lbf.
Instron Dynatup Impact Tester: Instrumented impact and puncture testing are available with multiple tup sizes, shapes and load ranges.
Mettler Toledo AG204 balance with density attachment: We can provide density and weight determination using an analytical balance with a density apparatus.

Mettler Toledo RC1e High Temp Reaction Calorimeter: This instrument is capable of high temperatures with measurement and control of parameters for determination of chemical information and heat balance over the chemical process.
Microtrac Bluewave Particle Size Analyzer: Particle size analysis is available for both wet or dry materials. Materials can be run in water or virtually any other solvent, and particle size measurements are available from 0.01 to 2800 microns.
QUV and Q-Fog Weathering Testers: Accelerated weathering testing is available and includes UVA and UVB exposure with temperature humidity. Additionally, salt fog is available. Environmental chambers are also available to condition samples at a range of temperatures and humidity.
Rhopoint MFFT Bar 90: This process is a controlled way to determine minimum film formation temperature.
Stable Microsystems Texture Analyzer: Coefficient of friction and peel testing are available with load ranges from 5 gf to 5 kgf.
TA Q2000 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC): DSC can provide melting temperature, crystallization temperature and glass transition temperature information, as well as crystallinity information.
TA Q500 Thermogravametric Analyzer (TGA): TGA can provide degradation temperature information, as well as isothermal studies, moisture loss and weight-loss- over-time studies.
TA Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA): DMA can provide tensile strength, modulus and glass transition temperature information, as well as thermal transitions over time.
Taber Abrader: Abrasion resistance testing is offered with variety in the texture of the abrasion and cycle time.
Tinius Olsen Model MP993 Extrusion Plastometer: Melt flow by extrusion plastometer can provide melt density, viscosity and volume rate information, as well as flow rate or Melt Flow Index (MFI).
Tinius Olsen Model 892 Izod Impact Tester: Multiple varieties of impact testing are available such as Izod impact testing and un-notched impact testing.