Chemical Analysis

• Energy Dispersive X-Ray
• Conventional and Micro X-Ray Florescence (XRF)
• Ashing Evaluation
• Synthetic Blood Penetration of Barrier Fabrics (ASTM F1670)
• Chemical Damage to Fibers
• Dye Type
• Oil Repellancy/Hydrocarbon (AATCC 118)
• Stain Release (AATCC 130)
• Extractable Matter in Textiles
• Fabric pH (AATCC 81)
• Fiber Density
• Formaldehyde Release (AATCC 112) & JIS
• Free Nickel Testing
• Heavy Metals – Atomic Absorption
• Labile Sulfur
• TGA/MS
• Differential Scanning Calorimeter
• Buchi & CEM Extractors
• Phenolic Yellowing
• Phthalates (DINP, DIDP, DNOP, DEHP, DBP, BBP, DNHP)
• Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials (ASTM F903 & ASTM F1001)
• Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Penetration by Liquids (ASTM F903)
• Nonmetallic Trim Materials Determining Staining Resistance to Hydrogen Sulfide Gas (SAE J322 JAN96)
• Presence of both additives and topical finishes
• Flame Retardants
• Softeners
• Antibacterials