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The UL94 flammability test serves as a preliminary indication of a plastic material’s acceptability for use as part of a device or appliance. The test utilizes standard test...continue reading here.

Depending on the requirements and application, sterilization of plastic parts is often required to kill microorganisms such as Bioburden and pyrogens. Effective decontamination through sterilization techniques...continue reading here.

Defining Recycling. Recycling is the process of recovering material from waste and turning it into new products. The original product is destroyed (usually through a melting process) but is typically used...continue reading here.

Vacuum metallization is a process that allows a user to create a layer of metal on a substrate of another material. Also called vacuum deposition, vacuum metalizing plastic involves heating the metal coating material until it...continue reading here.