| Laboratory
Interstate
Chemical Company believes that to provide the best products and services
to its customers it must first start with quality materials. The
company guarantees that customers will receive products that have
been quality tested to meet company standards and industry expectations.
Interstate
Chemical Company maintains a modern, fully equipped laboratory for the
purpose of analyzing and evaluating product quality, inbound and
outbound. Its
commitment to
quality is evident by its ISO 9001:2000 certification and
its commitment to
the Responsible Distribution Process through completion of the on-site,
third party Management System Verification.
In
addition, Interstate Chemical Company employs a staff of certified
chemists available to answer questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Interstate
Chemical Company Laboratory Equipment includes:
| Inductively
Coupled Plasma (ICP) - Analyzes sample for trace levels of metallic and
semi-metallic ions. |
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| Ion
Chromatography - anionic and cationic capabilities. |
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| Gas
Chromatography - Auto sampling/auto injection G.C. is utilized for
purity testing on solvents and composition of solvent blends. |
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| Infrared
Spectrophotometer (FTIR) - Used for the verification/identification of
various chemicals. |
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| UV/VIS
Spectrophotometer - Analyzes and detects substances that absorb light in
the UV / Visible range. |
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| Karl
Fischer Titrimeter - Industry standard test for calculating moisture
level in a chemical. |
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| A.P.H.A.
Color Test - Industry standard procedure for testing color specification
of a chemical. |
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| Tag
Closed Cup Flash Point Tester - Industry standard for testing flash
points of solvents. |
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| Centrifuge
- Separates obvious impurities to isolate solvents for further testing. |
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| pH
Meter - Used for pH and conductivity, as well as ION Selective
Electrode and Millivolts. |
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| Titration
- Used for testing or verifying the concentration or strength of acids
or bases. |
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