Arbitration Testing
Objective assessment in disputed situations: independent testing to protect your interests
Professional verification of material quality in disputes between suppliers and processors
Arbitration Testing
Objective assessment in disputed situations: independent testing to protect your interests
Professional verification of material quality in disputes between suppliers and processors
Service Overview
Service Overview
Disputes often arise within the production chain: the supplier claims that the raw material meets its specification, while the processor is unable to obtain a quality product
Arbitration testing at TP-LAB provides an impartial answer
We act as an independent third party whose test report serves as substantial evidence in pre-trial and court proceedings
For whom:
Procurement departments, corporate legal teams, and suppliers of polymer raw materials and additives
Service Formats:
Nonconforming raw materials, discrepancies in MFI data, foreign contaminants, or physical and mechanical properties that do not match those declared in the TDS
Testing Procedure
Expert Sampling
Guidance on proper sampling from a batch to ensure a representative sample
Blind Testing
Testing without reference to the supplier’s brand to eliminate bias
Comparative Analysis
Comparison of obtained data with the official Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or supply contract specifications
Adulteration Check
Composition analysis for hidden low-cost fillers or recycled impurities not declared in the formulation
Methodology and Standards
Mathematical design of experiments to minimize the number of iterations
Testing performed in strict accordance with ISO, ASTM, and industry regulations
Multiple parallel measurements to minimize measurement error
Instrumentation and Facilities
All TP-LAB instruments undergo regular metrological verification. For arbitration purposes, we use:
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High-Precision Analytical Systems
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Equipment for moisture determination using the Karl Fischer method, where applicable, or by gravimetric method
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Melt flow testers and tensile testing machines with automatic data recording
Client Outcomes
Arbitration Test Report
An official document issued by an independent laboratory
Expert Opinion
A clear conclusion on whether the raw material complies with technical specifications or international standards
Basis for a Claim
Legally significant evidence for returning a batch, renegotiating the price, or recovering losses
Received a batch of questionable-quality raw materials?
Document the deviations officially
Request Testing