DSC Testing of Polymers and Plastics

Differential Scanning Calorimetry Analysis (DSC) for polymers and plastics.

Intertek provides Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) thermal analysis for polymers and plastics research and development (R&D), quality control, process and product development, and other applications. DSC thermal analysis is available for a wide range of samples, such as polymers, elastomers and plastics, serving a wide range of industries.

Polymer DSC Analysis Capabilities: 

• Melting point / Melting Range
• Heat Capacity
• Crystallization
• Glass Transition 
• Identification
• Thermal stability
• Decomposition Temperature
• Oxidative Induction Times (OIT) by DSC
• Purity

Typical DSC Specifications: 

• Temperature Range: -150°C – 700°C
• Temperature Accuracy: ± 0.2 K
• Temperature Precision: ± 0.02 K
• Furnace temperature Resolution: ± 0.00006 K
• Heating Rate: 0.02..300 K/min
• Cooling Rate: 0.02..50 K/min
• Calorimetric Resolution: 0.01 μ W
• Measuring Environment: Air, N2 and O2 (others possible)
• Automation: Sample Robot, 42 positions

DSC Test Methods:  

• ASTM E1269-05 Determination Specific Heat Capacity by DSC
• NEN-EN 728 Bepaling van de Oxidatieve Inductietijd
• ISO22768 Rubber, Determination of the glass transition temperature by DSC
• ASTM D1519-95 Rubber, Determination of Melting Range
• ASTM D3418-03 Transition Temperatures of Polymers By DSC
• ISO11357-4 Determination of Specific Heat Capacity
• ISO11357-3 Determination of Enthalpy Temperature of Melting and Crystallization

Related Polymer Testing:  

• Physical Properties of Polymers
• Mechanical Properties of Polymers 
• Thermal Analysis of Polymers and Plastics 
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry Analysis 
• Rheology 
• Packaging Materials Testing 

Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with DSC Testing of Polymers and Plastics.