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Ultrapure Water Testing: Ensuring the Highest Standards of Purity

By Pam Wertalik | Dec 6, 2024

Ultrapure water must meet extremely low limits for impurities

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New Standard Covers Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials

Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials’ Standard

Dec 2, 2024

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European Chemicals Agency’s REACH Regulation

Nov 14, 2024

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Deicing Fluid: A Guide to Types, Composition, and Testing

Nov 5, 2024

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Zein Testing: Applications, Methods, and Benefits for Quality Assurance

Oct 29, 2024

Understanding ASTM D7996: Measuring Asphaltenes in Oils

Feb 25, 2023

Understanding and controlling asphaltene content is critical for maintaining product quality, preventing operational issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards

Guide to Fungus Testing and Analysis for Laboratories

Feb 22, 2023

Fungus testing can prevent a wide range of problems, from food contamination to infections in healthcare settings.

COSMOS | Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard

Feb 22, 2023

The Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS) is responsible for setting standards for the...

Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA)

Feb 21, 2023

Ensure product safety and compliance with BPA testing—detect, quantify, and eliminate harmful BPA in plastics, packaging, and consumer goods.

Adhesive Testing: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

Feb 20, 2023

Adhesive testing evaluates the bonding strength and performance of adhesives across various applications.

Guide to Soap Testing to AOCS Standards

Feb 19, 2023

The American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS ) is an international professional scientific society for individuals and corporations interested in fats, oils, surfactants, detergents, and related materials.