Chemical testing and analysis is vital for regulatory compliance and to understand the quality and composition of chemical substances and materials that are used in products, industrial processes and manufacturing.


G.I.T.O’s global network of chemistry laboratories is equipped with a wide range of techniques and instrumentation to meet any chemical analysis challenge or requirement. We provide advanced research and testing expertise, and test to ISO 17025, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other recognized industry standards. We perform testing protocols according to standard methodologies (ISO, EN, BS, ASTM, DIN, etc.) and are experts in developing tailored analytical methods and performing method validation for specific testing applications.

G.I.T.O’s chemical testing and analysis services includes trace analysis, metals testing, contamination detection and identification of unknown substances.

Chemical Composition Analysis
Our chemical composition analysis utilizes a combination of techniques that can cover a wide range of applications, and which determine chemical quality, identity, composition and impurities.

Chemical Trace Analysis
Chemical trace analysis is often complex. Our trace chemical testing services include trace metals analysis and organic compounds with detection down to trace and ultra-trace ranges, even for complex sample matrices. Chemical residues testing includes analysis, detection and identification of residues and this expertise is regularly deployed to solve industry problems.

Chemicals Regulatory Compliance Testing
A wide range of chemical analysis capabilities is available to ensure that products are compliant with regulations such as REACH and other global chemical notification requirements and ROHS. For some industries such as agrichemical or pesticides or pharmaceuticals, our laboratories can perform analysis under specific regulatory and quality guidelines such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).


Contamination Detection and Analysis
Resolving chemical contamination requires a rapid response. Intertek uses advanced laboratory instrumentation to quickly identify and troubleshoot contamination issues.

Materials Testing and Analysis
Backed by years of industry experience, we provide expert testing for a diverse range of materials including but not limited to polymers, plastics, metals, ceramics and paper.


Chemical analysis of metal alloys
Our experts use a variety of techniques, from semi-quantitative to fully quantitative methods, to identify and quantify the elemental composition of a metal alloy. Our chemical analysis of metals is used for manufacturing quality control, reverse engineering and failure investigations.

 Elemental Analysis
Using a wide range of elemental analysis techniques, our scientists can identify and quantify the elemental composition of chemical samples and compounds. Sample types include organic and inorganic analysis, aqueous and non-aqueous materials.

By partnering with G.I.T.O, our world-class laboratories and scientists can support your unique chemical testing and analysis requirements, and help you to comply with regulatory and safety requirements.

Materials analysis is necessary to characterize and evaluate the quality and performance of materials. It supports innovation in industries such as engineering and manufacturing. Materials such as polymers, plastics, composites, metals, alloys, ceramics, paper and board have diverse properties that impact performance, therefore an understanding of your material’s properties is essential to determine if your material or product is suitable for its intended use or to rectify a failure.
The quality of your materials, resolve performance issues, study failure issues to determine causes and provide solutions. These issues can be addressed better when you understand your material’s composition, structure, properties (chemical, physical or mechanical).

G.I.T.O's materials analysis knowledge and experience spans a wide range of industry sectors including aerospace, automotive, nuclear, chemicals, oil and gas, polymers and plastics, packaging, adhesives, medical devices, textiles and apparel, building materials, electronics, composites, consumer products and nanomaterial.

G.I.T.O's materials analysis services evaluate material quality and provide the necessary insight to improve performance & resolve failure or contamination issues.

Our laboratories provide advanced and routine materials mechanical testing characterization, data interpretation and expertise. Materials analysis techniques include:

• Microscopy
• Surface analysis
• Chromatography
• Mass spectrometry
• NMR analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Spectroscopy techniques including FTIR analysis or Raman analysis. 

 Across the polymers and plastics supply chain, a range of challenges are encountered in safety, quality, process, regulatory compliance, performance and lifecycle. Whether you are a base chemical provider, additive supplier, converter, compounder or end user, overcoming these challenges can give your business a significant commercial advantage.
G.I.T.O's polymers and plastics services can help you to improve and qualify materials and products and meet worldwide regulatory requirements.

Physical and Mechanical Testing of Plastics
Polymer and plastic testing services include physical, thermal, rheological, optical, aging, barrier, surface, flammability and mechanical properties which identify the characteristics of your raw materials or polymer and whether they meet specification. Our insight can help you to understand how suitable the materials are for application and how they age.

Polymers and Plastics Chemical Testing
Our experts can advise on formulation development, competitor material de-formulation, comparative analysis of blends, regulatory submission data requirements and how polymer additives relate to performance.

Polymer Regulatory and Consulting Services
We can also help you navigate the complex world of regulation. Our regulatory consultants are experts in industry regulations and guidelines such as food contact materials regulations, ASTM, restricted substances, automotive industry guidelines, emission standards, import regulations and toy manufacture legislation.

Polymer Product Processing Development Support
Our laboratory scale polymer processing facility can support you in product and process development. From raw material selection, material development, compounding and conversion production stages to prototyping and final product, our experts can assist.

Polymer Applications
Polymers and plastics are some of the most versatile materials in existence and are used in all aspects of our daily lives. They have revolutionized the manufacture of consumer products and industrial applications such as aerospace, automotive, electronics and packaging. Our scientists have the specialist industry knowledge that can bring you the insight you need to progress product development, ensure compliance and achieve a successful market launch for the application you are working on.