PAH’s (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) may be present in many different types of rubber and plastic articles and in some instances can be of concern due to public health. Some PAH’s have therefore found their way onto the SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) list of the ECHA (European Chemical Agency) and may be specifically restricted in Germany (AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK). Testing a wide variety of PAH’s, may therefore be required before placing plastic and rubber articles onto the market. We can help you with your PAH compliance issues or worries.
Smithers has a proven track record of testing the PAH’s shown below; helping our clients comply with a range of standards. The list is not exhaustive, other PAH’s can be tested if required.
|
Compound |
CAS # |
Compound |
CAS # |
|
Naphthalene |
91-20-3 |
Chrysene* |
218-01-9 |
|
Acenaphthylene |
208-96-8 |
benzo(k)fluoranthene* |
207-08-9 |
|
Acenaphthene |
83-32-9 |
benzo(b)fluoranthene* |
205-99-2 |
|
Fluorine |
86-73-7 |
Benzo[j]fluoranthene* |
205-82-3 |
|
Phenanthrene |
85-01-8 |
benzo(a)pyrene* |
50-32-8 |
|
Anthracene |
120-12-7 |
Benzo[e]pyrene* |
192-97-2 |
|
Fluoranthene |
206-44-0 |
indeno(1,2,3-C,D)pyrene |
193-39-5 |
|
Pyrene |
129-00-0 |
dibenz(a,h)anthracene* |
53-70-3 |
|
benz(a)anthracene* |
56-55-3 |
benzo(ghi)perylene |
191-24-2 |
*- Restricted as part of the REACH regulations
Smithers can draw on over 90 years of rubber and plastic expertise in order to facilitate our client’s compliance. We can support you through the entire process and have the capability to perform a wide range of analytical techniques which enables us to analyze a wide range of sample types.
Standards and Accreditation
All of the work carried out by Smithers is performed within our FDA registered laboratory, to the requirements of ISO 17025:2017 and to the principals of cGMP.
- Additive Analysis
- Analysis of Chemical Blooms
- Carbon Black Analyses
- Chromatography and Spectrometry
- Complete Composition Analyses
- Elemental Characterization
- Extractables and Leachables
- Food Contact Testing for Industrial Components
- GPC Testing - Polymer Molecular Weight Characterization
- Impurity Identification
- PAEK Testing – Polyaryletherketones and PEEK Materials
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Analysis
- Identification of Polymer Types and Blends
- REACH and RoHS Compliance Screening
- Spectroscopy
- Sulfur Content
- Thermal Analysis