Analytical Services for Registration of New Polymers
Laboratory testing and research support for registraton of new polymers.
When registration is required for chemicals which are new polymers, the average molecular weight (Mw) data must be available. Performance polymers contain components of widely varying molecular weight and composition, so that generation of appropriate molecular weight data which meets the regulatory guidelines is a key component of successful new product registration, especially with regards to the presence of low molecular weight oligomers.
Average Mw data is critical to the registration process, and can influence which registration category will apply for a new product determining, for example, whether new products can fall into the category "polymer of low concern".
Intertek expertise in the characterization of the oligomers, low molecular weight polymers and associated functional groups and structures which form the scientific basis for assessing these factors.
Typical analytical technologies:
- Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) with multiple detection options
- MALDI-TOF MS, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometry
- NMR, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Titrations and wet chemical analysis for specific functional groups
- Molecular Weight (MW) of Polymers
Intertek offers analysis of other components of polymers which are requirements for product registration such as solubility and extractability of the polymeric components, identity and percentage of adjuvants and additives, and the residual monomers and other reactants resulting from polymerization. Intertek provides a full range of physical and chemical tests to complete the set of analytical data for registration packages. Intertek has a broad experience of working with a variety of national regulatory bodies, including the UK, USA, Japan, Korea and Australia.
New polymer registration:
Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Analytical Services for Registration of New Polymers.