Analytical Equipment

Our laboratories use analytical equipment for in-process checks, quality control, and in support of our research and development group.  CRC lab practice fulfills ISO 9001 requirements and all QC data are integrated into the company ERP system.  Our analytical capabilities include:  Gas chromatography GC GCMS GC SPME GC Head Space Analysis High pressure liquid chromatography HPLC with single wavelength UV detector HPLC with variable wavelength UV detector HPLC with UV and RI detectors GPC and a variety of other columns for low and high molecular weight materials Spectrophotometry UV analyzer Turbidity meter Sophisticated spectrophotometer with capability to determine many common transmission appearance estimates (Gardner color, APHA, yellowness index…..) Viscosity measurement – multiple instruments including Brookfield RVT Brookfield LVT Brookfield Cone & Plate Brookfield Small sample adapter Gardner Holt Bubble Tube viscometer Refractometry Manual Automatic Autotitration Karl Fisher water analysis, Acid & Base titrators Nitrogen analysis Moisture analysis DSC Bacteria, yeast, and mold estimation Specialized tests, including Density Melting point Conductivity Gel time Particle size (sieves) Specific gravity Flash point Total % solids content (ovens, moisture analyzers) Ash content Trace chemical estimation (Chlorine, sulfite, H2O2…….) Common wet chemistry equipment