Raw Material Formulation

Our laboratory can produce the right material to meet your chemical, physical and environmental specifications. Over 30 characteristics can be enhanced including durability, electrical and chemical resistance, temperature range, UL, FDA, flexibility, hardness and more. Properties can be improved by modifying the basic grades. Properties of certain standard grades are listed to the right.

Characteristics that may be modified by formulation are as follows:

• Tensile strength
• Modulus
• Ultimate elongation
• Tear resistance
• Hardness
• Resilience
• Flexibility at low temperature
• Flex life
• Heat distortion temperature
• Compression set
• Abrasion resistance
• Burning characteristics; flammability and smoke generation
• Toxicity
• Weathering resistance
• Retention of properties after exposure to elevated temperatures
• Electrical conductivity and/or insulation
• Extraction, absorption, or permeation by water, chemicals, oils, solvents, etc.
• Migration into or attack of contacting materials
• Dirt retention and stain resistance
• Gloss, color, clarity
• Resistance to microbial attack
• Density
• Adhesion to fibers, glass, metal, plastics, with or without primers
• Odor and taste characteristics