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Chemical composition of solvents and verification of restricted substances
IPT determines the chemical composition of solvents based on official standards or procedures requested by clients. The components are identified by mass spectrometry or injection of standards by gas chromatography, a technique which is also used to quantify the components. Determination of the chemical composition enables one to: Find the Read more…
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Determination of the presence and quantification of methyl bromide
Methyl bromide has been used in fumigation processes to control pests that infest wooden pallets and some crops. Although it is a gaseous material, after fumigation some residues of methyl bromide may be left in wood treated with this fungicide. Methyl bromide is highly toxic and its use is gradually Read more…
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Chemical analyses for conformity of products to European export regulations
The European market is subject to different directives which regulate product, process or production method characteristics. 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 disposal. In Read more…
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Qualitative and quantitative analysis of PAHs
IPT determines Polycyclic or Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in raw materials, finished products and subproducts of metalworking companies, steel mills, petrochemical plants and chemical transformation industries in general, in order to overcome technical barriers to exportation. This analysis is also required for purposes of occupational health control, since some PAHs Read more…
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Analysis of plasticizers in toys
Plasticizers are chemical compounds added to polymers, mainly PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to make them flexible and soft to the touch. PVC is one of the polymers most widely used in the manufacture of toys. The plasticizers most frequently used are orthophthalic acid esters, commonly known as phthalates. According to technical Read more…
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Characterization, performance, and adaptation of textile products for certification and export
IPT offers support for exports by the entire textile industry through tests based on international methodologies which are required for entry into foreign markets. It also provides assistance in the adaptation of textile products and formulations to local needs (tropicalization of products), as well as in evaluating the compliance of Read more…
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Characterization and performance of technical textiles
Technical textiles are defined according to the product’s final use or application rather than by the material’s composition or structure. They meet technical requirements aimed at conferring high-level performance, and are textiles used in safety devices, civil engineering and the environment. The newest generation of technical textiles is the so-called Read more…
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Characterization and performance of textile packaging products
The demand for individual and bulk packaging is closely related to industrial production and commerce. Over the years, new materials have been introduced, such as synthetic fibers and non-woven fabrics, whose applications are driven by the development of new processes. Packaging textiles include bags, totes, wrapping for textile and rug Read more…
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Characterization and performance of textile safety products
Safety textiles constitute a wide spectrum of materials and products used in the manufacture of apparel for a variety of applications, ranging from personal protection uniforms specific to companies and the service sector to items for the individual consumer. Evaluations of these products include waterproof testing, breathability, wrinkle and dirt Read more…
