Analytical Chemistry &

Polymer Characterization
UL-STR helps manage supply chain risk, quality, and performance reliability.
With analytical chemistry capabilities that cover a wide range of
instrumental and classical wet chemistry techniques, UL-STR’s services UL-STR uses recognized methods
focus on solutions to problems within the field of material science, with to ensure your products comply
emphasis on polymeric materials. with international, national and
regional regulation.
Instrument analysis performed by expert staff can help clients in the
advancement of effective quality assurance programs and regulatory • ASTM test methods
compliance for their products. • FDA extraction studies in accordance with
21 CFR parts 170-199
• FT-IR – ATR, film, casting, pyrolysis, KBr, liquid
• USP test methods for packaging and
• UV / Visible Spectrophotometry with integrating sphere attachment
storing pharmaceuticals
-plastic, fabric, sunglasses and liquid
• Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
• Gas Chromatography – FID
• GS-MS
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Thermogravimetric Analysis
• Flashpoint Determination (open and closed cup method)
• ICP-OES
• HD XRF
• XRF

Analytical evaluation provides quality assurance of raw materials, and quality

control for your end use products.

• Polymer / additive identification and quantification

• Wet chemical methods
• Test method development
• Testing to client protocol

Trusted the world over, UL-STR is an independent provider of quality assurance testing,
audit, inspection and responsible sourcing services for the consumer products industry.
Our reach encompasses over 30 countries across five continents and the capability to
provide audit services in over 140 countries. Our customized solutions are tailored to
help ensure products comply with industry standards, are produced to client
specifications and meet consumer expectations.

Put UL-STR to work for you.

For more information on all the ways you can rely on UL-STR to help you
effectively evaluate the quality of your products, contact QAInfo@ul.com
or visit www.strquality.com.
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CONVEY LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. UL-STR DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE
REGARDING ANALYTICAL TESTING THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS

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