Manufacturers rely on polymer laboratories to test the polymers they use in their products for a variety of reasons. Whether testing is needed to address a quality control concern, ensure regulatory compliance, promote safety performance, conduct preventive maintenance, carry out a failure analysis, or determine the materialโs identity, Applied Technical Services’ polymer laboratories can provide clients with the insight they need to achieve these goals.
ATS is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (A2LA) accredited to perform more than twenty polymer-related testing methods to nearly four dozen widely recognized industry standards. Our polymer laboratories employ veteran chemists, engineers, and technicians who quickly return accurate findings. They use a wide range of testing methods to determine the chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of sample materials.
Which Testing Standards Can ATS Follow During Polymer Testing?
The following tables reflect the polymer-related test methods that ATS performs to internationally recognized standards:
Mechanical Testing of Polymers
| Method | Standard |
|---|---|
| Charpy Impact | ASTM D6110 ISO 179 |
| Compression Set for Durability and Elasticity | ASTM D395 |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM D695 |
| Durometer Hardness | ASTM D2240 DIN 53505 A2LA Accredited |
| Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) | ASTM D5023 ASTM D5026 ASTM D5418 ASTM D4065 ASTM E1640 A2LA Accredited |
| Failure Analysis of Plastics | ATS Proc. 931 ASM HBK Vol.11 A2LA Accredited |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 ISO 178 A2LA Accredited |
| Izod Impact | ASTM D256 A2LA Accredited |
| Tensile Strength of Polymers | ASTM D412 ASTM D638 ISO 527-1 DIN 53504 A2LA Accredited |
| Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) | ASTM E1545 ASTM E831 A2LA Accredited |
| Coating Impact | ASTM D2794 ISO 6272-1 A2LA Accredited |
Environmental and Electrical Testing of Polymers
| Method | Standard |
|---|---|
| Accelerated Weathering (UV Degradation) | ASTM G154 ISO 11507 A2LA Accredited |
| Color Testing | ASTM D2244 ISO 7724 A2LA Accredited |
| Dielectric Strength / Breakdown | MIL-STD-202G Method 301 IEC 60243 A2LA Accredited |
| Flammability | UL 94 A2LA Accredited |
| Heat Aging and Thermal Stability | Various Standards |
| Heat Deflection Temperature Under a Load (DTUL) | ASTM D648 ISO 75-1 |
| Specular Gloss | ASTM D523 ISO 2813 A2LA Accredited |
Thermal and Chemical Analysis of Polymers
| Method | Standard |
|---|---|
| Filler Content, Dehydration / Desolvation, and Decomposition Analysis (via Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)) | ASTM E1131 ASTM E1641 ASTM E1868 A2LA Accredited |
| Glass Transition, Melting Point, Crystallinity, Heat Capacity (via DSC) | ASTM D3418 ASTM E1356 ASTM E793 ASTM E794 A2LA Accredited |
| Inherent / Intrinsic Viscosity | ASTM D2857 ASTM D789 ASTM D1243 ASTM D1601 ASTM D4603 ASTM D3591 ISO 307:2007 |
| Melt Flow Rate | ASTM D1238 |
| Polymer Identification (via FTIR) | ASTM E1252 A2LA Accredited |
Why Choose ATS?
ATS has provided world-class testing, engineering consulting, and inspection services for over 50 years. We serve clients the world over who hail from a variety of different industries.
Our Commitment to Quality
To ensure the excellence and consistency of our services, our polymer labs operate according to our ISO 9001:2015 registered quality management system. By adhering to the principles outlined in this internationally recognized standard on quality assurance practices, ATS is able to provide continually improving customer service.
Our policy is to provide clients with:
- Engaged, Accessible, and Responsive Personnel
- Clear, Accurate, and Detailed Test Results
- Quick Turnaround Times
Contact Us
Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or click here to request mechanical testing of polymers or plastics from our qualified labs!
ATS is equipped to handle whatever polymer testing needs your company may face.

