Process Chemistry and Testing Laboratory - New Orleans

The chemical process and testing laboratory in New Orleans, USA, provides expertise in chemical process testing and other chemical analysis applications.

The chemistry and testing laboratory in Louisiana (Intertek PCTL) provides a wide array of analytical testing capabilities to support client chemical, process chemical, and catalyst related projects. Experienced chemists using state-of-the-art instrumentation tackle a wide range testing needs and applications. The process and chemical testing laboratory is ISO-17025 accredited for a wide range of tests and applications.

Chemical and materials testing:

  • Particle analysis and testing
    • Particle size distribution (PSD) analysis, liquids and powders
    • Surface area analysis
  • Trace chemical analysis
    • GC/MS:
      • Pyrolisis GC/MS (Py/GC/MS)
      • BTX (benzene, toluene, and xylenes) by GC-MS
    • HPLC (five units, with flexibility to test a wide range of samples)
    • LC/MS
    • LC/RI (IP-391 refractive index test method)
    • ICP, for trace metals down to ppb levels
    • ASTM Chemical Testing
  • NMR
    • Percent solids
    • Hydrogen content by NMR, ASTM D7171
  • XRF
  • Thermal Analysis: DSC and TGA
  • Melt-flow index extrusion plastometer
  • CHNS(O) analyzer
  • UV Spectrometry
  • Inert atmosphere glove-box for handling moisture sensitive and pyrophoric samples

Analytical expertise and trouble-shooting experience:

  • Contamination identification
  • Chemical forensic analysis
  • Trace level analysis
  • Chemical composition
  • Catalyst analysis
  • RoHS testing
  • Biphenol-A analysis
  • Phthalates content
  • Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) analysis

ISO-17025 Accreditation: ISO_17025_A2LA_PCTL_NOLA_LAB_Accreditation

PCTL Laboratory Brochure: Process Chemistry Testing Laboratory - New Orleans USA (.pdf)

Chemical and materials analysis:

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