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No. 0514.02) Revised 09/21/2021 Page 1 of 2
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017
POLYMER DIAGNOSTICS INC.
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Ana De La Ree Phone: 440-930-3271
CHEMICAL
Valid To: December 31, 2021 Certificate Number: 0514.02
In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests:
Test Description:
Test Method or Standard:
Analysis of Volatile Contaminants from Polymers
(Chromatography)
VDA 277
FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy
ASTM E1252 (Except 7.6, 11.2, and 11.4)
Flammability
Horizontal Burn of Self-Supporting Plastics ASTM D635; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10
Horizontal Burn of Materials Used in Occupant
Compartments of Motor Vehicles
ASTM D5132; FMVSS 302 (49 CFR 571.302);
ISO 3785
Vertical Burn, 20 mm ASTM D3801; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10
Vertical Burn, 125 mm ASTM D5048; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-20
Oxygen Index ASTM D2863
FT1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1060;
UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.3
Cable Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1061
VW1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1080;
UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.4
FT2/FH Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1100;
UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.1
FV-1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1060;
UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.5
Thin Material Burning Test UL-94
Glow Wire Test
IEC 60695 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13
RVCM in PVC
ASTM D4443
(A2LA Cert.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/CAI Solutions for Recycled Resins in E_E Applications Product Bulletin _A4.pdf
MECHANICAL RECYCLING TESTING
FACILITY
Our CycleWorks™ Innovation Center in Italy
provides the necessary research environment to
test and evaluate plastic recycling in real-world
conditions.
This can help to develop recycling-
friendly polymer solutions to increase the
recyclability of plastic products.
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Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=6596
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
On the other hand, TPEs are most commonly processed using in-line, single-screw injection equipment that has been routinely used in the plastics industry for decades.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=6598
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
On the other hand, TPEs are most commonly processed using in-line, single-screw injection equipment that has been routinely used in the plastics industry for decades.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=6601
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
On the other hand, TPEs are most commonly processed using in-line, single-screw injection equipment that has been routinely used in the plastics industry for decades.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?rtype[]=1164
Sources: https://www.carbon-minds.com/lca-database-for-chemicals-and-plastics/
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
On the other hand, TPEs are most commonly processed using in-line, single-screw injection equipment that has been routinely used in the plastics industry for decades.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives
Our UV stabilizers help you mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation on the polymers you use in your products, and our LightShield light blocking additives protect the sensitive ingredients within your plastic packaging.
OnColor™ WPC Wood Plastic Composite Capstock Technology
Capstock solutions that pair with traditional wood plastic composite (WPC) materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/healthcare-additives
Avient’s portfolio of healthcare additives helps enhance the performance and functionality of plastics used in drug delivery devices, in vitro diagnostic devices, and pharmaceutical packaging.
Liquid concentrates are also available as well as solutions formulated with bio-based resins to reduce the carbon footprint of medical plastics.
These color and additive solutions are formulated with bio-based polymers and pre-tested raw materials to help reduce the carbon footprint of medical plastics and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PDI_Healthcare_Brochure_2011_0.pdf
PDI) is a complete solutions provider of plastics testing and polymer
consulting within the medical materials and device industries.
Our focus is
on providing real-world solutions to our clients through characterization, problem solving, and
analysis of polymers and plastics.
PDI) is a complete solutions provider of plastics testing and polymer
consulting within the medical materials and device industries.