Filab, chemical analysis laboratory
Your chemical analysis needs: characterize your raw materials and finished products
For more than 30 years, FILAB has specialized in chemical analysis, including chemical composition analysis for industry. Need to identify a substance or validate your products’ compliance?
What is a chemical analysis laboratory? It is an organization specialized in identifying and quantifying the chemical compounds present in a raw material, an intermediate, or a finished product. It uses techniques such as chromatography (GC-MS, HPLC), spectroscopy, or elemental analysis to provide reliable data used in R&D, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
FILAB chemical analysis laboratory carries out your analysis (ICP, GC-MS, HPLC…) on complex matrices. From impurity detection to quality control, benefit from responsive and reliable chemical and technical expertise.
Pharmaceutical
Chemical analysis is essential in the pharmaceutical industry. FILAB offers its expertise to maximize product performance through a deep understanding of their chemical properties.
The FILAB laboratory performs analysis to verify the purity of active ingredients.
In various situations, the pharmaceutical industry faces the need to accurately measure the amount of a substance present in its products. FILAB is there to support them in the development and validation of reliable, fast, and adaptable analytical methods.
The ICH Q3D guideline defines the method for assessing elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products, including medicines intended for human use. In parallel, USP 233 describes the new requirements relating to the analysis of elemental impurities in pharmaceutical products.
The residual solvents present in pharmaceutical products are volatile organic chemical substances. USP sets control limits and test criteria for organic impurities, particularly in chapter 467.
Nitrosamines are considered hazardous substances and potentially carcinogenic to humans by the IARC and WHO. They are also monitored by the ANSM.
In various contexts, it is essential to perform chemical composition analysis of a powder. Whether for quality control, regulatory compliance, or following a defective product, chemical analysis plays a crucial role in all industrial sectors, especially in the pharmaceutical field.
FILAB has developed extractables and leachables analysis methods that comply with current standards and guidelines (USP 1663, USP 1664, NF EN 1186, NF EN 1388-2, NF EN 10993-12, …) as well as applicable national and European regulations (DGCCRF information notes, EC Regulation 1935/2004, EC 10/2011, …). Our methods are rigorous, reliable, and meet the highest scientific requirements.
Particles or contamination can be analyzed in different contexts. They can be analyzed to check their size, whether they are particles, microparticles, or even nanoparticles. They can also be analyzed during a manufacturing process to detect surface particle contamination on a metal part, the presence of dust, or cross-contamination.
Medical Devices
The standard ISO 19227:2018, "Surgical implants - Cleanliness of orthopaedic implants - General requirements," sets out the cleanliness criteria and validation of cleaning processes for orthopaedic implants.
The international standard ISO 10993 covers the biological evaluation of medical devices and testing within the framework of risk management. analysis are carried out in accordance with the COFRAC ISO 17025 standard.
Chemical analysis has become crucial across all industrial sectors. FILAB helps industries optimize product performance by leveraging in-depth knowledge of their chemical properties.
FILAB laboratory carries out analysis to control the purity of active ingredients.
When you are launching a product, optimizing a process, or need to comply with new regulations, you need to accurately measure the amount of a substance or element in your products. This requires the use of reliable, high-performance analytical methods tailored to your specific matrix.
Chemical Industry
Chemical analysis is essential in all industrial sectors, particularly in the Chemical Industry. FILAB laboratory helps industries improve product performance thanks to in-depth knowledge of their chemical properties.
In various situations, industries need to measure the amount of a substance in their products. FILAB offers its expertise in the development and validation of reliable, fast, and transferable analytical methods.
FILAB carries out analysis of regulated substances in all sample matrices.
Reverse engineering, also known as "reverse engineering," is the chemical analysis process used to determine the exact composition of a complex commercial product. Whether it is an aqueous solution, a powder, a polymer, a ceramic, or a metallic material, we use different analytical techniques to identify the nature and quantities of the raw materials present in the sample.
The European REACH regulation requires manufacturers and importers of chemical substances and mixtures to register them with the ECHA if they exceed a volume of more than 1 tonne per year. FILAB is here to help you with this registration process.
PMUC control or approval analysis consists of checking the amount of halogens present in products and materials intended for use in power plants, using EDF's specific protocols for each product family. The PMUC chemical analysis carried out by FILAB comply with EDF procedure D5713 / DJX / RB 90 0295.
Chiral analysis is an analytical technique that makes it possible to separate and quantify the enantiomers of a chiral molecule. A chiral molecule has two forms that are mirror images of each other, called enantiomers, which are not superimposable.
Cosmetics
- Heavy metals
- Phthalates
- Residual solvents
The sunscreens used in cosmetic products are subject to strict regulations to ensure user safety. FILAB ensures the reliability of its analysis results for inorganic sunscreen filters present in your cosmetic products.
In accordance with current regulations, FILAB performs assays and analysis of preservatives present in cosmetic products.
The FILAB laboratory specializes in the study and measurement of nanomaterials and nanoparticles. We use state-of-the-art tools to assess these particles in raw materials and finished products.
Chemical analysis is crucial in every industrial sector. The FILAB laboratory helps industries improve the performance of their products by gaining a deep understanding of their chemical properties.
FILAB carries out analysis to ensure the purity of active ingredients.
In various situations, the cosmetics industry must accurately measure the substances present in its products. FILAB offers its expertise to develop and validate reliable, fast, and transferable analytical methods.
Specific chemical composition analysis
Our Chemical Analysis Techniques
Our solutions
Supporting manufacturers with chemical analysis services in the laboratory
Thanks to its multidisciplinary team of experts, FILAB’s analytical chemistry laboratory offers a wide range of laboratory chemical composition analysis services to test all your raw materials and finished products, some of which are covered by COFRAC ISO 17025 accreditation. To deliver all the chemical analysis services mentioned above, FILAB’s laboratory offers several techniques.
Why contact a chemical analysis laboratory?
Verify and characterize the chemical composition of a raw material, an intermediate, or a finished product.
Verify and characterize the chemical composition of a raw material, an intermediate, or a finished product.
Identify additives, fillers, or complex impurities using high-resolution analytical techniques (ICP, GC-MS, FTIR, XRF, etc.).
Identify additives, fillers, or complex impurities using high-resolution analytical techniques (ICP, GC-MS, FTIR, XRF, etc.).
Determine the origin of chemical contamination or trace the presence of pollutants at trace levels.
Determine the origin of chemical contamination or trace the presence of pollutants at trace levels.
Analyze the causes of a failure or malfunction related to chemical composition (corrosion, instability, aging, etc.).
Analyze the causes of a failure or malfunction related to chemical composition (corrosion, instability, aging, etc.).
Compare the composition of several products in order to assess their performance, regulatory compliance, or equivalence.
Compare the composition of several products in order to assess their performance, regulatory compliance, or equivalence.
Decode a product formulation to understand its molecular structure and chemical logic.
Decode a product formulation to understand its molecular structure and chemical logic.
Carry out de-formulation (reverse engineering) in order to reconstruct a competitor’s product recipe and identify its strategic components.
Carry out de-formulation (reverse engineering) in order to reconstruct a competitor’s product recipe and identify its strategic components.
Provide analytical reports that are documented and legally defensible in the event of a dispute
Provide analytical reports that are documented and legally defensible in the event of a dispute
Chemical analysis laboratory / analytical equipment
An expert in the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), our GC-MS equipment enables the quantification of residual solvents, nitrosamines, and the de-formulation of complex mixtures.
For your non-volatile molecules, we use UPLC-MS/MS and UPLC-HRMS (Q-TOF) for impurity identification, active ingredient quantification, and extractables and leachables (E&L) studies.
Essential for polymer characterization, GPC enables precise measurement of molar masses (Mn, Mw) and the polydispersity distribution of your resins and plastics.
For elemental analysis and heavy metal determination, our ICP-MS systems enable the quantification of trace impurities (ppb/ppt) in accordance with ICH Q3D and USP 232/233.
When coupled with X-ray microanalysis (EDX), this technique is essential for surface analysis, the identification of particulate contamination, and materials failure analysis.
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Why entrust your chemical analysis to the FILAB laboratory?
A chemical analysis often involves a quality, regulatory, or industrial decision. FILAB combines tailored analytical methods, expert interpretation of results, and a documented quality framework to produce data that your teams can use.
Recognized accreditations
- COFRAC Testing accreditation No. 1-1793 and 1-2290
- ISO/IEC 17025
- Nadcap MTL
- FDA registered
- GMP compliance (pharmaceutical)
Industrial experience
- Aerospace, energy, defense, metallurgy
- Chemicals, healthcare, medical devices
Our references:
- SAFRAN
- FRAMATOME
- EDF
- DASSAULT AVIATION
- Aubert & Duval
- Airbus Defence & Space
- Liebherr
An expert at your side
Chemical Expertise Manager
Clément Boenard supports chemical analysis projects.
Our process in 4 steps:
- Discussion of your issue and constraints.
- Proposal of a tailored analytical protocol and a quote.
- Execution of the analysis and expert review of the results.
- Delivery of a detailed, actionable and traceable report.
I used Filab for a chemical analysis. Very satisfied with the service. Responsive team, deadlines met, and a clear analysis report. I recommend them.
I used Filab for a chemical analysis. Very satisfied with the service. Responsive team, deadlines met, and a clear analysis report. I recommend them.
I used Filab for a chemical analysis. Very satisfied with the service. Responsive team, deadlines met, and a clear analysis report. I recommend them.
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Where to find us and how to contact us
FILAB is an independent, accredited physical laboratory located in France. All the contact details below allow you to verify our identity and submit your request.
FILAB Laboratory
Ecoparc Dijon Bourgogne
80 rue Jean-Louis Auguste Petitjean
21850 Saint-Apollinaire, France
Tel. +33 (0)3 80 52 32 05
Our answers to your questions
A chemical analysis laboratory is a laboratory where chemists and other scientists conduct research, experiments, and chemical analysis to determine the composition of various substances. These laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and equipment used to measure, analyze, and handle chemicals. The staff in these laboratories includes qualified technicians and experienced chemists who use their expertise to interpret the results of tests performed on samples obtained from clinical or environmental sources. Chemical analysis laboratories can provide testing services for industrial, medical, or environmental applications, such as drug potency testing…
Companies often outsource chemical analysis services to save time and money, as well as to ensure accurate results. By outsourcing these services, companies can access specialized equipment, expertise, and staff they may not have in-house. This allows them to analyze samples quickly and accurately while complying with strict regulations and standards. In addition, outsourcing enables a company to focus on its core business and reduces the need to maintain a complex laboratory infrastructure. Finally, it can lead to cost savings by avoiding significant investments in staff training and equipment maintenance.
Our chemical analysis laboratory carries out a wide variety of tests for different applications, including raw material testing, material characterization, drug potency testing, and cosmetic analysis.
As part of quality control, regulatory compliance, or following a product failure, laboratory chemical composition analysis has become essential across all industrial sectors. Indeed, increasingly complex regulatory requirements are leading manufacturers to optimize product performance through a better understanding of their chemical properties.
To achieve this, the use of analytical chemistry makes it possible to obtain quantitative chemical analysis (concentration and dosage of components) or qualitative analysis (the nature of a chemical composition). Our laboratory, specialized in chemical analysis and equipped with advanced analytical methods, is here to support you in this process.
As part of quality control, regulatory compliance, or following a product failure, laboratory chemical composition analysis has become essential across all industrial sectors. Indeed, increasingly complex regulatory requirements are leading manufacturers to optimize product performance through a better understanding of their chemical properties.
To achieve this, the use of analytical chemistry makes it possible to obtain quantitative chemical analysis (concentration and dosage of components) or qualitative analysis (the nature of a chemical composition). Our laboratory, specialized in chemical analysis and equipped with advanced analytical methods, is here to support you in this process.
To provide an accurate quote, we need:
the nature of the sample (water, metal, polymer, etc.),
the number of samples,
the chemical analysis required (organic, mineral, physico-chemical, etc.),
the standards or methods to be followed,
Our teams can help you define the right analytical scope.
Yes. We carry out mineral chemistry analysis (metals, anions, cations, trace elements, etc.) by ICP-OES, ICP-MS, or ion chromatography.
A quote is provided after assessing your needs.
Yes. We offer an urgent analysis option with priority processing of samples.
The quote includes an estimate of expedited turnaround times.
Absolutely. If you are not sure which analysis are relevant, our experts will advise you based on your issue: regulatory compliance, quality control, diagnosis, pollution investigation, etc.
Sample submission: instructions can be found directly in the following article.
Working with a chemical analysis laboratory like FILAB gives you the benefit of advanced technical expertise, a comprehensive range of instruments, and proven mastery of complex analytical methods.
This outsourcing also provides scientific support for data interpretation, non-conformity investigations, raw material qualification, and formulation control, while ensuring responsiveness and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
To get a quote within 24-48 hours for chemical analysis, we invite you to fill out the form on our page directly.
FAQ - Chemical composition analysis
Chemical composition analysis makes it possible to precisely determine the nature and quantity of the elements present in a sample. FILAB carries out this type of analysis on a wide range of matrices (solids, liquids, powders) in order to identify the components and verify their compliance with the expected specifications
Our teams rely on analytical techniques tailored to each issue: optical emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), chromatography, and infrared spectrometry. These complementary methods ensure detailed characterization, whether for major elements or trace elements.
Elemental analysis aim to measure the content of specific elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, or certain metals.
These measurements provide an essential basis for understanding a material’s composition and assessing its properties or performance in an industrial context.
The choice of method depends on the nature of the sample, the elements being sought, and the level of precision expected. FILAB teams support each client in defining the most relevant analytical method, taking into account the technical, regulatory, and standards-related constraints specific to each industry
Chemical composition analysis consists of identifying and quantifying the elements present in a sample in order to obtain an accurate snapshot of its composition.
De-formulation, on the other hand, goes further: it aims to reconstruct the complete formulation of a product (raw materials, additives, fillers, etc.) by relying on different analytical techniques.
Chemical composition analysis is a key step in de-formulation, but de-formulation provides a comprehensive and detailed understanding of a product’s recipe.
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