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FAQs

  • SSG's analytical suite includes FTIR, TGA, DSC, HPLC, ICP-OES, GCMS, LC-ICP-MS, and UV-Vis spectroscopy, covering chemical identification, thermal characterisation, elemental analysis, and compound quantification.

  • FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) identifies the chemical composition and molecular structure of polymers, additives, and contaminants, making it essential for material identification, failure analysis, and quality verification.

  • Thermogravimetric Analysis measures weight loss as a function of temperature, enabling quantification of filler content, carbon black levels, and thermal degradation profiles in polymer materials.

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry measures thermal events such as melting point, glass transition temperature, crystallinity, specific heat, and oxidation induction time, providing critical data for material selection and quality control.

  • Yes. HPLC is available for the separation, identification, and quantification of additives, stabilisers, and chemical compounds in polymer systems and related materials.

  • ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) is used for accurate elemental and heavy metals analysis, particularly for RoHS compliance, food contact testing, and restricted substance screening.

  • Yes. LC-ICP-MS combines liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry for highly sensitive speciation and trace-level elemental analysis, relevant for pharmaceutical, food contact, and environmental compliance testing.

  • UV-Vis spectroscopy measures the absorption of ultraviolet and visible light by a sample, supporting colour analysis, concentration measurement, and assessment of optical properties in polymers, coatings, and chemical materials.

  • SSG operates FPV (Filter Pressure Value), MFR (Melt Flow Rate), and HDT/VSP (Heat Deflection Temperature/Vicat Softening Point) testers, covering the key flow and thermal performance parameters for polymer processing and qualification.

  • Melt Flow Rate testing measures the ease of flow of a polymer melt under specified conditions, and is routinely required by compounders, processors, and masterbatch manufacturers for incoming material inspection and product approval.

  • Melt Flow Rate testing measures the ease of flow of a polymer melt under specified conditions, and is routinely required by compounders, processors, and masterbatch manufacturers for incoming material inspection and product approval.

  • SSG operates Q-UV and Q-Xenon weatherometers along with a humidity chamber, enabling accelerated UV ageing, Xenon Arc simulation, and combined temperature and humidity exposure testing for materials used in outdoor applications.

  • Q-UV testing uses fluorescent UVA and UVB lamps to simulate the effects of sunlight and moisture on materials, following protocols such as ASTM G154 and ISO 4892-3, and is widely used for plastics, coatings, and rubber products.

  • Xenon Arc weathering uses a broad-spectrum light source that closely replicates natural sunlight, including visible and infrared wavelengths, making it suitable for applications where full-spectrum solar simulation is required alongside UV exposure.

  • Melt Flow Rate testing measures the ease of flow of a polymer melt under specified conditions, and is routinely required by compounders, processors, and masterbatch manufacturers for incoming material inspection and product approval.

  • SSG's mechanical testing capability includes a Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Impact Tester, and Hardness Tester, enabling comprehensive evaluation of tensile, flexural, compression, impact, and hardness properties.

  • SSG uses HVUL-2 apparatus for horizontal and vertical burn testing and an LOI instrument for Limiting Oxygen Index determination, covering the primary flammability classification tests required across electrical, automotive, and construction industries.

  • Limiting Oxygen Index testing determines the minimum concentration of oxygen required to sustain combustion in a material, providing a quantitative measure of flame retardancy useful for formulation development and regulatory compliance.

  • SSG operates a Colour Spectrophotometer for CIE L*a*b* colour measurement and Yellowness Index testing, along with a Gloss Meter for multi-angle gloss assessment at 20°, 60°, and 85°.

  • All testing at SSG is conducted within an NABL-accredited laboratory framework, ensuring that instruments are calibrated, methods are validated, and results are traceable to national and international standards.

Broad technical exposure

Hands-on experience across masterbatches, natural fibre composites, sustainable coatings, and biocompostable polymers.

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