On Demand Webinar

5 Secrets of Detailed Polymer Characterization and Deformulation

Polymer Characterization and Deformulation with Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Polymer characterization and deformulation remain hot topics in the scientific community. Yet, the benefits of modern thermal sample introduction systems are still one of the industry’s best-kept secrets. Fortunately, new tools are making these advanced techniques more accessible than ever.

During this webinar, our partner Frontier Laboratories will showcase key analytical techniques that enable fast, detailed analysis of virtually any polymer – synthetic or natural, regardless of molecular weight.

Thanks to the Frontier EGA/PY-3030D pyrolyzer, scientists can extract rich chemical compositional data using a standard single quadrupole GC–MS. The system simplifies sample prep; in many cases, solids and viscous liquids can be analyzed directly. As a result, researchers can perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis with exceptional accuracy and precision.

These techniques are ideal for polymer deformulation because they deliver insight quickly and reliably. Moreover, they support a broad range of application areas, including polymers, additives, plastics, plasticizers, flame retardants, coatings, fibers, elastomers, adhesives, inks, paper, personal care products, forensics, oil shale, biomass, cannabis, and microplastics.

Why Choose the Frontier EGA/PY-3030D for Polymer Analysis?

The Frontier EGA/PY-3030D is a versatile, multi-shot pyrolyzer that supports temperature programming from ambient (+10°C) to 1050°C. Its ceramic micro furnace delivers precise temperature control (±0.1°C), enabling greater flexibility across analytical techniques.

Additionally, the system supports full automation of up to 48 samples using the AS-1020E Auto-Shot Sampler. This combination of high-throughput capability and temperature control makes the system ideal for both screening and in-depth analysis.

Whether you’re investigating unknown materials or conducting deformulation studies, the EGA/PY-3030D delivers accurate, repeatable results – every time.

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This Webinar is Presented By:

Terry Ramus, PhD

Principal

Diablo Analytical

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Over the last 35 years, Dr. Terry Ramus has done research in gas phase analytical techniques with an emphasis on applications of Mass Spectrometry and GC/MS for the industrial and engineering sectors. Application areas include process measurements for Engineering experiments such as catalysis, reactor performance, yield optimization, and scale-up. Experiments include alternative energy, syngas, and pyrolysis. These experiments include hardware and software for analytical systems, including mass spectrometry, chromatography, and other spectroscopic and discrete analytical techniques. For over 20 years now, research has emphasized the characterization of process gases in Real-time with Real-time Mass Spectrometry (RTGA-MS). Other efforts are centered on Pyrolysis-GC/MS for polymer and material characterization characterization and deformulation. During these years, Dr. Ramus has worked as a Principal with Diablo Analytical, Inc. from his laboratory in California. Dr. Ramus received his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Oregon State University in 1985.