Technical Information

Milliken Chemical has an extensive array of analytical, optical and physical testing equipment available. As a part of our commitment to you, we apply our product support throughout the supply chain.

As part of our global technical services capabilities we offer:

• Additive formulation/optimization studies
• Preparation of grade-specific plaques or parts
• Product analysis
• Assistance in resin formulation design for specific end-uses or customer needs
• Pilot scale equipment available for resin development trials: TWIM, EBM, ISBM, Sheet Extrusion, and Thermoforming.
• QC analysis on parts
• Processing recommendations to optimize optical properties
• Product design suggestions to maximize overall transparency
• Plant trial support
• Information on polypropylene versus other materials
• Recommendations on converters familiar with processing polypropylene
• Custom color matching and samples
• Colorant formulations for FDA compliance
• Troubleshooting color issues

Value Added Solutions Include:

• Joint development of new end-use applications and development or improvement of new/existing resin grades
• Joint technical seminars, workshops and training sessions
• On-site production trials and trouble-shooting
• Preparation of demo and sales tools using our equipment
• Selection and production trials of new/existing resin grades
• New product development
• Technical solutions on quality issues
• Evaluation and production trials of new/existing resin grades
• Collaboration in application