Chemical properties

• Molecular weight distribution
• Additives analysis
• Volatile organic compounds and odors
• Residual monomers
• Identification and quantitation of formulation components
• Water content
• Failure analysis
• Identification and determination of structural polymer design (branding, copolymer, composition, functionality and end capping)

Physical properties

• Surface properties
• Density
• Color
• Transparency, haze, clarity
• Crystallinity
• Calorimetric properties
• Rheological properties
• Mechanical properties
• Electrostatic properties
• Antimicrobial properties

Thermal and light exposure

• Artificial weathering (WOM, Xenontest etc.)
• Natural weathering
• Oven aging
• Processing stability