AmSpec offers Hard Plastic Testing (HPT) at our Houston Technical Center (HTC) in order to evaluate contaminants in hard plastics for our valued clients. We are also addressing the energy industry’s need for co-processing feedstocks and pyrolyzing plastics to create Waste Plastic Process Oil (WPPO) and other products.
AmSpec Group’s initiatives
AmSpec collaborates with technology firms and research scientists to identify trace contaminants in various waste plastics.
We are also committed to actively developing methods with standards organizations to promote circularity in this sector and contribute to carbon neutrality. Click to learn more about our Energy Transition & Sustainability initiatives.
AmSpec’s actions to support Advanced Recyclables Development
Driven by a growing market demand for reliable and comprehensive testing solutions within the plastics industry, AmSpec has proactively invested in cutting-edge technology and expertise.
- Recognized the market need
- Worked with VUV to develop the WPPO method D8519 (liquid)
- Investing in both WPPO and hard waste plastics testing equipment and resources
- Working with clients to establish their trace contaminant and other analytical needs in hard plastic waste
- Working with the ASTM committees for both liquid plastic oils and hard plastic analyses (D.02 and D.20).
Equipment and investments – Advanced Recyclables
Investments to characterize contaminants in any waste plastic will assist process engineers and trading companies alike. AmSpec Group has made major investments in advanced recyclables testing equipment in the third quarter of 2024.
- CHN – Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Analysis
- Direct Oxygen Measurement by Combustion
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- Metals Analysis by X-Ray, ICP/AA/ICPMS
- Mercury testing
- Halogen testing (Bromide, Fluoride, Chloride)
- Sulfur
