Testing Methods
by K & N Labs 

Our proprietary method allows for total dissolution of the polymer to ensure complete extraction of organic additives for analysis, including high molecular HALS additives. Our extensive in-house library, along with NIST and FDM databases, aid us in specializing in identifying additives and other components in the sample. With a wide range of analytical techniques available, you can trust our lab can help you get the answers you need. 

Pricelist

Identification

Identification of Routine Additives – $346.00 

Identification for Full Deformualtion – $400.00 

1 Sample (1 Additive) – $230.00
2 to 4 Samples – $152.00
5 to 8 Samples – $126.00
9 or More Samples – $116.00 

1 Sample (2 Additives) – $ 286.00
2 to 4 Samples – $202.00
5 to 8 Samples – $184.00
9 or More Samples – $160.00 

1 Sample (3 Additives) – $342.00
2 to 4 Samples – $288.00
5 to 8 Samples – $266.00
9 or More Samples – $242.00 

1 Sample (4 Additives) – $416.00
2 to 4 Samples – $370.00
5 to 8 Samples – $346.00
9 or More Samples – $318.00

1 Sample (5 Additives) – $474.00
2 to 4 Samples – $428.00
5 to 8 Samples – $404.00
9 or More Samples – $382.00  

1 Sample (6 Additives) – $520.00
2 to 4 Samples – $474.00
5 to 8 Samples – $450.00
9 or More Samples – $428.00 

1 Sample (7 Additives) – $566.00
2 to 4 Samples – $520.00
5 to 8 Samples – $496.00
9 or More Samples – $474.00 

1 Sample (8 Additives) – $612.00
2 to 4 Samples – $566.00
5 to 8 Samples – $542.00
9 or More Samples – $520.00 

1 Sample (9 Additive) – $658.00
2 to 4 Samples – $612.00
5 to 8 Samples – $590.00
9 or More Samples – $566.00 

1 Sample (10 Additives) – $704.00
2 to 4 Samples – $658.00
5 to 8 Samples – $636.00
9 or More Samples – $612.00

1 Sample (11 Additives) – $750.00
2 to 4 Samples – $704.00
5 to 8 Samples – $682.00
9 or More Samples – $658.00

Gel Permeation Chromatography (Ambient)

1 Sample – $ 400.00
Additional Samples – $306.00

Differential Scanning
Calorimetry

Glass Transition (Tg) – 20c to 400c – $126.00
Glass Transition (Tg) – 90c to 200c – $190.00
Melt Transition – $126.00
Specific Heat (Cp) – $244.00
Percent Crystallinity – $126.00
Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) – $190.00

Gel Permeation Chromatography (High Temp)

1 Sample – $ 762.00
Additional Samples – $432.00 

Thermal Gravimetric Analysis

Nitrogen Purge – $200.00
Nitrogen/Air Purge – $230.00 

Infrared
Analysis

Scan – $152.00
Other Applications – Call
FTIR of Surface Wash – $190.00 

Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry

GC/MS Scan – $230.00
GC/MS-Headspace – $295.00 

Elemental Analysis

ICP-OES

Sample Preparation – $130.00
One Element Per Sample – $30.00
Two Or More Elements Per Sample – $25.00 

XRF

XRF Scan – $80.00
Silicone by XRF – $300.00 

Ion Chromatography

Parr Bomb + IC – $230.00 

Mechanical Testing

Tensile Strength (ASTM 638) – $102.00
Flex Modulus (ASTM 790) – $102.00
Flex Strength (ASTM 790) – $102.00
Tear Strength (ASTM D624) – $102.00
Izod Impact (ASTM D256a) – $102.00
Gardner Impact – $102.00
Compression (ASTM D395) – $94.00
Heat Deflection – $215.00

Other Testing

Melt Index/Flow Rate – $90.00
Density (With Melt Flow) – $75.00
Density (Without Melt Flow) – $165.00
Intrinsic Viscosity – $150.00
Bubble Viscosity – $95.00
Toluene Insolubles – $225.00
Xylene Insolubles – $295.00
pH – $40.00
APHA Color – $40.00
Graphite in PET – $230.00
UV/VIS Scan – $105.00
Solubility – $70.00
Volatiles – $50.00
Metal Stearates – $230.00
Styrene Monomer – $218.00
Ash Content – $45.00
Pellet Count – $30.00
Pellet Size – $40.00
Deformulation – Call 

Titrations

Hydroxyl Number – $140.00
Carboxyl End Groups – $168.00
Karl Fischer – Moisture – $135.00
Iodine Value – $230.00
Peroxide Value – $190.00
Acid Number – $80.00