Examples of products having been deformulated by Certech include:
- Polymers with complex molecular architecture like polyolefins: catalyst identification, co-monomer nature and concentration, molecular mass distribution, chemical composition distribution, rheology, …
- Plastic materials formulations: identification and quantification of polymer(s), fillers, reinforcing fibers, organic and inorganic pigments, flame retardants, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, plasticizers, lubricants, foaming agents, …
- Adhesives (solvent-based, water-based, hotmelt): polymer composition, solvents identification and quantification, tackifying resins identification, …
- Printing inks: binder characterization (resins composition, thermoset precursor), pigments, solvents, catalysts, …
- Paints (water-based and solvent based): binder characterization, solid content, solvents, coalescing agents, surfactants, …
- Energy-curable formulations (under ultra-violet light or electron beam): identification of resins and reactive diluents, photo-initiators, fillers and pigments
- Chemical formulations: identification of organic and inorganic compounds in complex matrices.
