Have an ABS-olutely Fab Holiday
Holiday Hours Please note that our lab will be closed on the following dates to allow our team to enjoy the holidays: December 24 – 25 (Christmas Eve & Day) December 31 – January 1 (New Year’s Eve & Day) We will resume normal business hours on January 2nd, ready to tackle your new materials challenges in […]
New Release of ASTM F2459: Expanding Standards for Medical Device Cleanliness
ASTM recently published a new version of F2459 “Standard Test Method for Extracting Residue from Medical Components and Quantifying via Gravimetric Analysis.” This updated standard expands its scope beyond metallic implants to include ceramic and polymeric medical devices. Key Updates and Applications Expanded Scope: The standard now covers residue assessment for metallic, ceramic, and polymeric […]
Polymer Deformulation by Multi-Step Pyrolysis GC-MS
Polymer deformulation typically involves multiple tests to identify the type of polymer, assess the presence of potential blended polymers, and evaluate the incorporation of additives such as colorants, stabilizers, and processing aids. An elegant and more rapid alternative involves a form of pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry. During pyrolysis, polymeric materials are rapidly heated to […]