Physical and Mechanical Testing of Polymers for Pharmaceuticals

We deliver comprehensive testing for pharmaceutical polymers and plastics, examining properties critical for material safety and performance. Our expertise spans raw materials through finished products, supporting development and quality control requirements for pharmaceutical applications. Our testing capabilities include: 

• Medical-grade polymers and plastics 

• Container closure systems 

• Drug delivery materials 

• Packaging components 

• Biocompatible materials 

Our laboratory services cover the full spectrum of physical and mechanical testing requirements for pharmaceutical applications. With our extensive experience in polymers and plastics industries, our scientists provide detailed analysis through: 

• Material property characterization: brittleness, density, thermal expansion 

• Performance testing: chemical exposure, environmental stress cracking, UV resistance 

• Mechanical analysis: compression, flexural, impact resistance, tensile testing 

• Functional evaluation: coefficient of friction, melt flow index, peel adhesion 

• Environmental conditioning: elevated and sub-ambient properties testing 

Element’s scientists provide a complete suite of physical and mechanical testing of polymers and plastics to help you improve and qualify your materials and products. Our services include: 

• Brittleness 

• Chemical exposure 

• Coefficient of friction 

• Compressive testing 

• Density 

• Elevated and sub-ambient mechanical properties 

• Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR) 

• Flexural 

• Heat deflection temperature 

• Impact resistance (Izod, Charpy) 

• Melt flow index 

• Peel adhesion 

• Shear 

• Tear resistance 

• Tensile testing 

• Thermal expansion 

• UV and Ozone exposure 

We support your development process with both standard and custom testing protocols, delivering solutions across the product lifecycle. Our services encompass research, design validation, and quality control, with results reported quickly and accurately to keep you informed on your material properties at all stages of the product lifecycle. Our services encompass research, design validation, and quality control, providing detailed analysis for: 

• Product development support 

• Quality control verification 

• Failure analysis investigations 

• Regulatory documentation 

• Litigation support 

Our 8,500-strong team operates from Life Sciences hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Life Sciences hub on our Locations Page. 

We maintain compliance with key pharmaceutical industry standards while accommodating customer-specific testing requirements. Our testing protocols align with international standards and regulatory requirements, supporting your submissions with reliable, comprehensive data validated through established procedures.