Exova provides a comprehensive range of polymer services in the development, processing, characterization and testing of polymer-based materials including plastics, coatings, adhesives, paints, elastomers, composites, sealants, gels, foams and other polymer-based materials. We help clients solve problems, innovate, improve products, demonstrate product quality and increase competitiveness. Polymer Services include:
- Product and process R&D - including prototype design, construction and pilot manufacturing
- Comprehensive testing - including custom test method development
- Product approval and sector specific testing
- Failure analysis, deformulation and contaminant analysis
- Expert witnessing and litigation support
Polymers - Product and Process R&D
We have decades of experience in the development of new products and technologies drawing on Exova’s breadth of technical capabilities. We can support your development activities, or take on the entire program. Our services include:
- Identification of possible solutions
- Assessment of feasibility
- Selection of optimum approach
- Design and fabrication of prototype equipment
- Formulation development and optimization
- Documentation to meet regulatory requirements
- Pilot production and technology transfer
Polymer Failure Analysis and Deformulation
Our interdisciplinary capabilities uniquely position us to help you identify the sources of product failures and contaminants. We can also help you determine the composition of products to understand how their formulation relates to performance. This family of services includes identifying your problem, consulting, and expert witnessing in support of litigation.
Polymers - Routine and Custom Testing
Our worldwide network of laboratories allows us to offer testing of all types of products and materials. We offer testing to ASTM, ISO, CGSB, USP, AMMA, MIL, Aerospace, Automotive and other supplier specifications. We are also willing to set-up for almost any test, or to develop a method or apparatus to meet your specific needs.




