FTIR and Raman – Composition and Contamination Analysis
FTIR and Raman are spectroscopy techniques that provide molecular information from various types of materials.
Analytical Investigations of Plastics & Polymers Webinar
In this webinar we introduce Analytical Investigations of Plastics and Polymers to tackle failure issues quickly and effectively
Chemical Compatibility of Polymers in Medical Devices Webinar
In this webinar we introduce Chemical Compatibility of Polymers in Medical Devices and prevent material problems in the field
Polymer Additive Manufacturing Analysis Webinar
In this webinar we introduce Polymer Additive Manufacturing analysis that prevents defects in 3D-printed objects
Surface Analysis Webinar
In this webinar we introduce analytical techniques used by EAG for surface analysis – XPS, Auger and TOF-SIMS
Cracking of Molded Components
An injection molded component in a consumer product was found to have an increased failure rate over a three-month period.
Delamination of Food Packaging
A client wanted to investigate the delamination of food packaging multilayer laminate. Roll stock did not meet seal strength specification.
Incompatible Contaminant in Tubing
A device manufacturer observed defects in a lot of thermoplastic tubing. The tubing exhibited signs chemical attack or exposure to heating.
Molded In Stresses
Cracks were observed in transparent thermoformed plastic packaging during visual quality checks. Failures occured in specific material lots.
Off-Odor Memory Foam
Analytical testing to support changes in raw materials and processing conditions used in manufacturing memory foam, as well as odor
Weathering Polymeric Films
Polymeric films used in an outdoor application experienced reduced adhesion over time. The client suspected that UV degradation was occurring.
Curing Issues with Silicone Adhesive
A client requested assistance to investigate a recurrent issue with the curing failure of a silicone adhesive joint between metal components.
Polymer Case Study: Blistering Paint
Blisters were observed in paint applied to steel plates that had undergone treatment with a corrosion inhibitor. An investigation was performed to determine if there was evidence of contamination on the inside of the blister.
A Solution for Sensitive Materials – Cryo FIB
Cryo FIB uses a cold sample stage that can be controlled to -135°C making it it more suitable for temperature sensitive materials.
Environmental Stress Cracking of a Polycarbonate Part
A company was investigating environmental stress cracking of polycarbonate components used in a conveyor device that was sanitized.
Depth Profiling of Thin Organic Films
Cellphone screens are quite vulnerable to damage and are often protected with with a thin oleophobic coating.
UV-C Irradiation For Product Reliability Testing
UV-C Irradiation For Product Reliability Testing Ultraviolet light (UV-C) is used for the disinfection of surfaces, air and water. It is able to destroy the
Material Reliability Test of PLA Polymer Degradation
This App Note shows the approach of EAG Laboratories to test the material reliability of PLA Polymer Degradation
FTIR and Contact Angle Measurements of Surface Modified Polymers
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is a analytical technique for characterizing organic and some inorganic materials
Testing Face Masks for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Analytical methodology to evaluate a variety of different face masks for a class of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds
Fluid Imaging AFM of Cellulose Bio-membranes
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is used analytical technique for characterizing bio-membrane topography because it can be performed in fluid.
XPS Analysis of Surface Modified Polymers
Polymer materials are in medical devices, automobiles, electronics, food packaging and in a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
Quantitative Determination of Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
This method is for the quantitative determination of nonylphenols and nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPEs) by LC-MS.
How to interpret TOF-SIMS spectra
TOF-SIMS is a technique that can observe elemental, inorganic and molecular species present on the outermost surface of a sample
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA–FTIR)
Synthetic polymers are widely used in many industry sectors. TGA-FTIR is used for materials characterization and outgassing profiling.
Characterization of Polymers using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Polymeric materials characterization: Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) to study viscoelastic properties under conditions of low applied mechanical force.
Polymer and Plastic Testing
Plastic testing services from EAG offers insight into thermoplastics, elastomers, thermosets, specialty polymers, polyurethanes, coatings.
Quantification of Bisphenol A
BPA analysis to quantify Bisphenol A levels in products using proprietary analytical methods using HPLC with a flourescence detector.
Surface and Interface Characterization of Polymers
Analytical tools to understand chemical properties of polymers for adhesion, printability, barrier performance, appearance and strength
Imaging Cross-Sections by TOF-SIMS
Imaging Cross-Sections by TOF-SIMS provides molecular information with high spatial resolution for the distribution of organic molecules
Contact Lenses: Understanding Surface Chemistry Critical to Optimizing Design
EAG Laboratories helps you understand contact lenses surface chemistry, critical to optimizing design and engineering optimal performance.
Quantification of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients by XPS
API Quantification on the Surface of Pharmaceuticals can be done by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) from EAG Laboratories.
Biomedical Applications of AFM: Imaging Hydrogel Coatings
Atomic Force Microscopy, AFM imaging helps medical device manufacturers understand how coatings behave when applied to a medical device surface.
Organic Contamination on Surfaces
Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) detects organic contamination on surfaces of semiconductors.
Identifying Contaminants Using Raman Spectroscopy: Organic Particles
Learning the chemical composition of contaminants is challenging with small organic particles – Raman Spectroscopy is often the best approach
Characterization of Polymers using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
DSC analysis of polymers provides polymer characterization & thermal properties for product improvement and problem solving.
XPS Analysis with C60 Sputtering
XPS Analysis for sputter etching polymers and other organic materials to provide chemical characterization and depth profiling
AFM Polymer Surface Modification
Polymer surface modification by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for understanding surfaces of medical device polymers for biocompatibility.
Chemical Imaging of Pharmaceuticals
The chemical imaging of drug products helps to understand location/distribution of organic & inorganic constituents for formulation and IP