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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.
Accredited Laboratory
A2LA has accredited
POLYMER DIAGNOSTICS INC.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/core-powder-coatings-in-luxury-vehicles-case-study.pdf
Our
design team created a formulation modified for the
supplier’s specific processing environment.
Finally, the material was formulated
to mimic the plush look and dry feel of leather.
CORE™ VBX Series Vinyl Powder formulations provide
superior haptics and aesthetics for a variety of
automotive interior parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final.pdf
BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final
EXTRUSION CAST
PROCESSOR
T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S
• Non-stick performance during manufacturing
• Excellent film quality with good aesthetics
• Efficient and clean process performance
• Compliant with food contact applications*
• Provided a performance additive to prevent
biodegradable resin from sticking to the
chill-roll surface
• Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal
surfaces, resulting in a better film quality
• Helped improve the manufacturing process
with fewer cleaning steps
CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-bio
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/OnColor Water Pitcher Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING CONSUMER
PRODUCTS OEM
W A T E R P I T C H E R H A N D L E
• Access to the latest colors & effects for inspiration and
assistance with brand aesthetics
• Meet sustainability expectations while maintaining product
and brand integrity
• Accelerate product development timeline to meet
aggressive commercial deadlines
• Offered blue marble effect in Oceanworks PS
• Developed a proprietary blue marble aesthetic
in a recycled PS, meeting brand and
sustainability expectations
• Expedited product development to satisfy
ambitious timeline requirements
• Provided ongoing inspiration and global
support throughout the process
OnColor™ (Remafin™) Polymer Colorants for
polyolefins
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/remafin-concentrates-polyolefins
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Cesa Scratch _ Mar Resistance Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa Scratch & Mar Resistance
Additives are proven compatible across a wide
range of polymers, and can be used in a variety of
processes, including extrusion, injection molding,
blow molding or thermoforming.
PRODUCT BULLETIN
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Enhances resistance to scratching, abrasion,
and surface blemishes
• Keeps products looking newer, longer
• Improves perceived quality
• Provides a reduction in surface friction and
in sticking between parts
• Tested and proven compatible across a wide
range of polymers and processes—especially
successful with polyolefins
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Cesa Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives give
the extra protection needed for many
applications, including those that experience
daily surface abrasion.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/packaging-case-study
HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid provides sustainability and production benefits for packaging film suppliers such as longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and reduced waste.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/household-packaging
Our polymer solutions deliver high chemical resistance and help you protect the efficacy of your product.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/forming-methods-and-applications
What continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are, and how they differ from other fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/secret-controlling-interior-vehicle-dust?ind[]=6601
Compounded antistatic polymers produce parts that repel dust and uphold a vehicle’s interior clean look, and they provide an alternative to laborious cleaning.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/secret-controlling-interior-vehicle-dust?rtype[]=1164
Compounded antistatic polymers produce parts that repel dust and uphold a vehicle’s interior clean look, and they provide an alternative to laborious cleaning.