Solvents and aromatic compounds play important roles in coatings, chemical processing, cleaning applications, and manufacturing. Their quality influences product performance, handling safety, and process consistency.
Our laboratory supports these materials with accredited appearance, color, residue, corrosion, refractive index, and contaminant screening, helping confirm suitability for use and adherence to expected specifications.
Methanol
Methanol is used in chemical synthesis and industrial processing. Routine accredited checks help confirm clarity, appearance, and baseline quality.
Accredited Screening Parameters:
- Appearance and color evaluation
- Refractive index comparison
- Non-volatile residue assessment
- Basic visual contaminant check
Toluene
Toluene is widely used in coatings and chemical manufacturing. Accredited evaluations help confirm visual quality and detect residue or contaminants that affect handling.
Accredited Screening Parameters:
- Appearance and color checks
- Refractive index screening
- Copper corrosion assessment
- Non-volatile residue evaluation
Xylene
Xylene is a key ingredient in coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning. Accredited appearance, residue, and corrosion checks help ensure suitability for use.
Accredited Screening Parameters:
- Appearance and visual color
- Refractive index measurement
- Copper corrosion rating
- Non-volatile matter determination
Styrene
Styrene is used for producing resins and polymers. Routine accredited checks assist in validating clarity, residue levels, and corrosion tendencies.
Accredited Screening Parameters:
- Appearance and color evaluation
- Refractive index comparison
- Non-volatile residue screening
- Copper corrosion check
Hexane
Hexane is widely used in extraction and processing applications. Accredited methods help confirm appearance, refractive index consistency, and residue levels.
Accredited Screening Parameters:
- Visual appearance and color
- Refractive index determination
- Non-volatile residue evaluation
- Basic visual contaminant check
Acetone
Acetone is a fast-evaporating solvent used in cleaning and formulation. Accredited checks validate clarity, residue levels, and baseline quality.
Accredited Screening Parameters:
- Appearance and color check
- Refractive index screening
- Non-volatile matter determination
- Basic contaminant observation
Testing Standards & Methods
- ASTM appearance and color assessments
- ASTM D1218 refractive index
- IP 112 copper corrosion
- ASTM D2109 / D1353 non-volatile residue
- ASTM D524 carbon residue (where applicable)
- ASTM D4176 visual contaminant inspection
Why Choose Our Solvents and Aromatic Testing Services
- Accredited appearance, color, residue, corrosion, and refractive index testing
- Reliable, clear reporting for quality screening
- Consistent evaluations to support industrial and formulation needs
- Accredited laboratory processes for dependable results
- Fast turnaround to support production timelines
Conclusion
Solvents and aromatics require careful quality checks to support safe, consistent, and efficient use in industrial and manufacturing applications. Our accredited testing ensures appearance, residue levels, refractive index, and corrosion characteristics align with expected specifications.