The properties of rubber and plastics are very diverse. ASTM standards provide a crucial role in confirming the validity of the information used to make decisions about materials in industries that ...

Although plastics have only been used for around 100 years, they have become essential to everyday life. They are employed in almost every industry and application, including packaging, healthcare, ...

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — A new ASTM International standard will empower producers of certain kinds of plastic tubes to conduct better, faster quality control testing at a lower cost and with greater ...

Polymer-based-or plastic-synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

To help manufacturers ensure plastic packaging is recycled, Virginia-based Trex Co., which makes wood-alternative decking and railing from recycled plastic, is offering free recyclability testing to ...

Data on physical properties of plastics can be determined using a universal testing machine. Data on physical properties of plastics such as tensile, flexural, compressive, tear, and shear strength ...

Materials provider has developed a testing protocol for evaluating the effects of disinfectants on plastics. Following is Eastman's four-step plastics testing method: Step 1: Select the appropriate ...

GP Certified proudly announces the launch of GP Labs, Sri Lanka’s first and only dedicated plastic testing facility, designed to bring scientific precision and international quality standards to the ...

QINGDAO CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global plastic extrusion machinery sector continues to evolve as manufacturers ...

TAIZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, January 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the global manufacturing landscape, plastic moulds and customized plastic parts play a crucial ...