Fuel quality in Brazil is defined by a set of chemical and physicochemical characteristics, listed in the Resolutions and Regulations of the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency – ANP. These specifications establish limits for each characteristic in order to ensure the quality of all fuels sold in Brazil. Read more…
Determination of the flammability of products enables companies to ensure adequate handling, storage and transport conditions. Flammability is determined by a flash point test, which is the lowest temperature at which a flammable or combustible liquid releases vapor in sufficient quantify to cause the air-vapor mixture above its surface to Read more…
With the worldwide increase in energy consumption, the search for alternative energy sources has become more intense. The use of industrial residues, particularly agroindustrial residues, is a very attractive alternative since these are renewable products with low environmental impact. To verify the energy potential of these residues, IPT has the Read more…
The European market is subject to different directives which regulate the characteristics of products, processes or production methods. Some of them are more specific and refer to the presence of restricted chemical substances in products based on the hazard they pose to consumer health and to the environment after their Read more…
Characterization of organic compounds contained in different types of materials is used for the quality control or production of similar materials. IPT characterizes polymer materials (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, polyester, epoxy resin, silicon and others) and nonpolymer organic materials (pure compounds, oils, plasticizers and others) which are present in: Paints and Read more…
Technical reports or opinions to confirm the need for uninterrupted work (Sundays and holidays) at textile companies, required by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), comply with Directive 3118/89 of the MTE. These documents have a solely technical nature and must be prepared by a competent institution that meets Read more…
Determination of volatile organic compounds in lubricants allows for the identification of contaminants that impair the working of vehicles and machines. IPT determines these compounds using headspace gas chromatography, whereby a comparative analysis is made through mass spectrometry to identify volatile organic compounds present in larger quantities in the lubricant. Read more…
Recent years have seen a growing demand for textile products whose production processes cause lower socio-environmental impacts. In fact, there are international directives for the analysis of contaminants in textiles, product life cycles, and new biodegradable textiles for reducing soil erosion and contamination. To meet the needs of the textile Read more…
The process of transforming animal hides into leather is called tanning and it involves several stages which yield products of varying characteristics, such as semi-processed leather, in the wet-blue state (tanned but not finished), re-tanned or semi-finished, and finished leather, i.e., the end product. Several procedures and chemical products are Read more…
IPT supports and actively participates in the national standardization forum, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT). Manufacturers and new businesspersons in the footwear, leather, components, and PPE industries need support specific to their businesses from CB 11 – the Brazilian Committee on Leather and Footwear, and from CB 32 Read more…
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