Laboratory for analysis and expertise

Polymer testing in the laboratory

Analyze your polymers with a specialized industrial laboratory.

FILAB supports plastics professionals and industrial companies in the analysis of polymers and plastics, with tailored solutions based on your materials, standards, and timelines.

Identification, aging, compliance, failure, thermal, mechanical, or morphological characterization.

5 joursdélai moyen de traitement
+30 ansd’expertise analytique
5 200 m²de plateau analytique

In-house capabilities to test your polymers with precision.

From incoming material validation to full failure analysis, FILAB supports your polymers at every stage of their lifecycle.

5 200 m²de plateau analytique
+140collaborateurs à l’écoute
+99 %des prestations réalisées en interne
ISO 17025Laboratoire accrédité COFRAC n° 1-1793*

*Scopes available on www.cofrac.com. Services reserved for professionals.

ISO 17025✓
Standards ASTM / ISO✓
Conformité REACH✓

Complete polymer analysis

From incoming material validation to full failure analysis, our laboratory supports your polymers at every stage of their lifecycle.

Chemical identification

FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS to identify polymers, analyze contamination, and characterize additives.

FTIRRamanGC-MS

Microstructure & morphology

SEM imaging, particle size analysis, and surface characterization to understand the links between a polymer’s structure and properties.

SEM-EDXSEM-EBSDSEM FEGGranulométrieRugosité

Aging & durability

UV aging, thermal aging, hydrolysis resistance, and environmental stress testing to anticipate long-term performance.

Brouillard salinVieillissement UVWeathering

Thermal analysis

DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA to characterize melting, crystallization, glass transition, degradation, and dimensional stability.

Py-GCMSDSCTGADMA

Rheology

Melt flow index, viscosity, viscoelastic behavior, and processability analysis for thermoplastics and elastomers.

MFI

Mechanical testing

Tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, and fatigue testing according to ISO and ASTM standards. Complete stress-strain characterization.

CharpyIzodTractionFlexionDureté

Non-destructive testing & inspection

Non-destructive testing by X-ray tomography: 3D NDT, failure analysis, and inspection of industrial assemblies.

TomographieRayons XNDT 3D

From sample to report

A clear process to turn your request into actionable results.

Submit your request

Fill out the form with your material, standards, and timeline. Our experts will get back to you within 24 hours.

Receipt & preparation

FILAB handles packaging, cutting, and sample preparation according to the applicable standards.

Laboratory testing

Tests are carried out on calibrated equipment by qualified analysts, in an ISO 17025 environment according to the applicable scopes.

Report delivery

You receive a detailed report with raw data, interpretation, and recommendations, available in digital format.

Why FILAB?

Precision where it matters. FILAB works with R&D, quality, and purchasing teams in the automotive, medical, packaging, electronics, aerospace, and defense sectors.

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ISO 17025 accreditation

Actionable results for regulatory files, supplier audits, and product certifications, in France and internationally, according to the applicable scopes.

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Fast turnaround times

Standard results in 5 days on average. 48-hour express service available depending on the tests and feasibility.

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Expert guidance

Our polymer specialists help you choose the right tests and interpret the results so you can make decisions — not just collect data.

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Industrial insight

Responses tailored to production, compliance, supplier quality, and material development constraints.

Request your polymer testing quote.

Describe your material and your requirements. Our team will get back to you within one business day to recommend the most suitable tests.

Please specify the material, expected standards, testing context, and desired turnaround time.