Thermogravimetry of polymers is performed in accordance with the requirements of the standard “Plastics. Thermogravimetry of polymers (TG). Part 1. General principles (ISO 11358-1:2014)”.

Tests for the identification of fire-retardant coatings are performed on the most recently selected samples of fire-retardant coatings, taken from at least three locations selected by random sampling. Identification of reactive or plaster coatings is performed by applying and analyzing data from technical documentation, information recorded during visual and instrumental methods. During thermogravimetric analysis, the change in mass of the sample is recorded, depending on temperature or time, by heating the sample in a certain environment at a controlled speed.

*You can download the application form for coating identification HERE.