Plastics, polymers and mixed composites
represent new developments in product technology and a
challenge for manufacturers with the increased demands on
product performance; uv testing as one example. Environmental
impact, and most importantly potential health hazards to
humans are the highest priority. CMTL routinely tests raw
materials and finished products for harmful heavy metals
contamination. Toy testing for harmful heavy metals includes
lead testing, cadmium testing, cadmium analysis, BPA testing,
silica analysis, antimony testing, arsenic analysis and barium
are most in the news today. The industry continues to grow at
a rate much faster than many others around the world. Plastics
in some form have been used in every market in the world,
construction, packaging, automobiles, boats, toys,
electrical/electronics, consumer goods and more.
Product Development
CMTL works with its clients to aid in the development of
standardized test methods including the construction of
specialized fixturing that may be applicable to our client's
specific needs. We have years of experience applying Physcial,
mechanical testing, instrumental thermal analysis,
spectrometric and microscopic characterization methods that
benefit our client's product development. CMTL's staff of
experienced professionals are specialists in heavy metals
analysis.
Product Compliance
For many plastics, rubbers, and composites, the mechanical,
physical and chemical properties are well documented in user
specific standards. CMTL provides the necessary testing to
satisfy automotive PPAP packages, CCMC and ICC building code
requirements, as well the U.S Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) requirements.