Polymer Packaging, Inc. utilizes the latest in physical and analytical testing methods to help make you successful.  By utilizing our 3-Phase approach and Polymer Cost-Reduction System we meet and exceed our customer expectations.

The Polymer Analysis & Cost-Reduction System

1. PHASE I - Determine performance requirements for the application and evaluate current packaging. (when applicable) through the use of ASTM testing
2. PHASE II - Engineer new film utilizing the latest resin and multi-layered extrusion technology.
3. PHASE III - Field testing and confirmation, Product guaranteed, 100% Risk Free.

Available Testing (**)

Optical Microscopy - surface and cross sectional layer analysis.

DSC (differential scanning calorimeter) – Thermal analysis for melt point determination.

FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) – Polymer identification.

Haze %:	ASTM D1003-61 (%)
Opacity %:
Gloss (45d):	ASTM D2457-77 (Gardner Units (G.U.))
Tensile Strength:	ASTM D882 (psi)
Tensile Elongation:	ASTM D882 (%)
Secant Modulus:	ASTM D882 (psi)
C O F:	ASTM D1894 (unitless) kinetic or static
Shrinkage:	Hot Air, Hot Oil usually done at 5 min in hot air at 266 F. (%)
Heat Seal:	1" wide sample, MD or TD, 30 psig, 1/2 sec dwell at Temperature (F)
Seal Initiation Seal Strength
Thickness:	ASTM D2103
MVTR:	ASTM F1249 (100 deg F, 90% RH) (g/100 sqin/24 hr)
OTR:	ASTM D3985 (72 deg F, 0% RH) (cc/100 sqin/24 hr)
Dart Drop	ASTM D1709-1

Note: **Some charges may apply and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.