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DEPARTMENT OF ANALYTICAL SERVICES AND EXPERTISES NB-5
Head of Department: Doc. Przemysław Ło¶, D.Sc., Chem. Eng.,
tel. +48 (22) 568 20 61,
tel./fax +48 (22) 568 20 48,
e-mail: przemyslaw.los(at)ichp.pl
Deputy: Dr. Paweł Kikolski, Chem. Eng. -> Quality Assurance Board,
tel. +48 (22) 568 22 92,
fax +48 (22) 568 20 49,
e-mail: pawel.kikolski(at)ichp.pl
Secretary:
tel/fax.+48 (22) 568 20 61
In 1997 the quality management system according to the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard has been implemented in all laboratories of the Department. Selected methods are included into the scope of accreditation, confirmed by the accreditation certificate No. AB 113 issued by the Polish Centre of Accreditation (PCA).
Applying to the above mentioned regulations and norms is equivalent to fulfilment of good laboratory practice (GLP) requirements and condition indispensable for EU notification.
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Chemical and Instrumentation Analysis Group
Head:
tel.+48 (22) 568 20 47, +48 (22) 568 24 92, +48 (22) 568 25 17,
tel./fax +48 (22) 568 20 48,
Performance Evaluation of Consumer Market Products and Biodegradation Testing Group
Head: Renata Dudek, Chem. Eng.,
tel.+48 (22) 568 22 94,
fax +48 (22) 568 20 50, +48 (22) 568 20 49,
e-mail: renata.dudek(at)ichp.pl
Research field
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of products and wastes in a variety of chemical processes Trace analysis of organic and inorganic impurities (e.g. monomers, solvents, metals) Investigations on physical, chemical , rheological, thermal and mechanical properties of polymer materials according to international standards Migration of impurities to environment, including monomers, stabilizers, preservatives and metals Analysis of organic and inorganic impurities in water, waste waters and soil Development of analytical procedures for the control of technological processes, environmental protection and atmosphere at workplace Applied study in the field of development of household chemistry products Methods for analysis and performance evaluation of consumer market products Biodegradability testing Evaluation of ecological impact of chemicals.
Research field
physicochemical properties of polymers (in general) dependence of polymer properties on molecular characteristics lifetime of polymeric material polymer blends and interfacial interactions degradation processes of polymers thermal characterization of polymer materials curing processes morphology studies.
Available methods
Research Equipment
Perkin Elmer Differential Scanning Calorimeter DSC 7 Scanning Electron Microscope BS-301 , Tesla Optical Microscope Biolar B, PZO Oxygen Index apparatus FTA II , Polymer Laboratories Flammmability Chamber HVUL, Atlas.
Irena Leszczyńska, M.Sc.,
tel. +48 (22) 568 24 41, +48 (22) 24 67,
fax. +48 (22) 568 20 48,
e-mail: irena.leszczynska(at)ichp.pl
Research field
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FTIR, NMR and UV-VIS spectrometric studies on polymerization and polycondensation processes
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structure studies on polymers
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analysis of functional and structural groups in silicone, epoxy and polyester resins
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determination of trace contaminants migrating from plastics to environment
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identification of polymers and plastic materials
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determination of structure including functional and end groups
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structural analysis of the thermal degradation products of polymers
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determination of molecular characteristics of polymers (average molecular weights and molecular weight distribution).
Available methods
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FTIR spectroscopy
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UV-VIS spectroscopy.
Research Equipment
Alicja Kaszuba, M.Sc.,
tel. +48 (22) 568 21 85, +45 (22) 568 24 40,
fax. +48 (22) 568 24 84,
e-mail: alicja.kaszuba(at)ichp.pl
Research field
Chemical methods of analysis, including
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determination of functional groups, water, formaldehyde
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determination of trace amounts of toxic substances in air
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determination of toxic monomers (e.g. vinyl chloride, acrylonitrile, epichlorohydrine) in polymer materials.
Available methods
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chemical and electrochemical instrumental analysis,
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chromatography: GC, GPC and GC-MS.
Research Equipment
Dorota Kolasa, M.Sc., Chem. Eng.,
tel.+48 (22) 568 23 25,
fax +48 (22) 568 20 48,
e-mail: dorota.kolasa(at)ichp.pl
Research field
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determination of metals by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
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zeolites and contacts analysis
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purity determination (water, plastics, cosmetics etc.) with particular reference to heavy metals content.
Available methods
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Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
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Inorganic spectrophotometric analysis
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Titrimetric and gravimetric methods.
Research Equipment
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Perkin Elmer atomic absorption spectrometer AAnalyst 300
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Philips atomic absorption spectrometer PU 9100 X
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UV-VIS Spectrometry
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Hitachi spectrophotometer U-1100.
Halina Podkowińska, M.Sc.,
tel. +48 (22) 568 22 95,
fax + 48 (22) 568 20 50,
e-mail: halina.podkowinska(at)ichp.pl
Available methods and testing equipment
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Applied study in the field of development of household chemistry products (processes and formulations)
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Applied study in the field of analysis and performance evaluation of consumer market products (household products)
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New or up-dated energy saving methods for manufacturing of powder and liquid household chemistry products
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New formulations of powder and liquid household chemistry products
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Laboratory and full scale testing methods for performance evaluation of consumer market products
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Chemical analysis of consumer products and raw materials
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Consumer panel quality evaluation tests.
Research and testing equipment
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Reference washing machines (Wascator)
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Domestic tumblers and dryers (Amica, Whirlpool)
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Domestic dishwashing machines (Siemens)
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Laboratory washing machines (Linitest, Launder-o-meter)
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Spectroreflectometer (Elrepho 2000)
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Material testing machine (Lloyd)
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Automatic extraction apparatus (Soxtec System)
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Nitrogen analyzers (Kjeltec System)
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Cylinder Suds Rotary Machine (Gerhard)
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Straight-type rotary grinding machine
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Micro-TRI-gloss mirror glossmeter (BYK)
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Specialized perfomance testing equipment.
Anna Bolińska, M.Sc.,
tel.: +48 (22) 568 26 14,
fax: +48 (22) 568 20 50,
e-mail: anna.bolinska(at)ichp.pl
Research field
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Primary biodegradability testing
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Ultimate biodegradability testing
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Evaluation of ecological impact of chemical products.
Available methods and testing equipment
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Determination of primary biodegradability of anionic and nonionic surfactants according to 82/243/EEC and 82/242/EEC Directives, PN-C-04646:2000 Polish Standard and the Environment Ministry Decree of 6 November 2002, Official Journal No. 196 item 658. Confirmatory Test
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Determination of the primary biodegradability of anionic and nonionic surfactants according to the "OECD Screening Test" (PN-C-04645 Polish Standard)
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Determination of ultimate biodegradability according to PN-EN ISO 7827:2001 Standard (method based on determination of Dissolved Organic Carbon DOC)
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Determination of ultimate biodegradability according to PN-ISO 9408 Standard (the respirometric method)
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Determination of chemical oxygen demand (ChOD) according to PN-74/C-04578.03 Standard
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Determination of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) according to PN-EN 1899-2:2002 and PN-EN 1899-1 : 2002 Standards.
Research and testing equipment
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small activated sludge plants
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extraction systems "SoxtecHT2" (Tecator)
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flow injection analyzer "FIAstar" 5012 (Tecator)
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automatic titrator 716 DMS Titrino (Metrohm)
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heavy-duty shakers (New Brunswick, Thelmolyne)
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TOC analyzer "TOC 5000" (Shimadzu)
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closed respirometer Sapromat D12S" (Voith)
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digestor Mod. 2012 (Perstorp Analytical).
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European Union Centre Excellence - POLMATIN
Head: Doc. Przemysław Ło¶, D.Sc., Chem.Eng.,
tel. +48 (22) 568 20 61, tel/fax +48 (22) 568 20 48,
e-mail: przemyslaw.los(at)ichp.pl
Centre of Competence for Advanced Polymeric Materials of Industrial Importance POLMATIN carried out a project "Utworzenie i wyposażenie laboratorium badawczego nanomateriałów i nowoczesnych materiałów polimerowych o znaczeniu przemysłowym. Laboratorium POLMATIN", which was co-financed by European Regional Development Fund. This modern laboratory offers services to companies of chemical industry (especially SMEs) and also to departments of the Institute concerning research necessary to develop innovative polymer materials.
Research Equipment
Skaning Electron Microscope type JSM 6490 LV combined with energy dispersive spectrometer and fluorescence of x-ray, made of IXRF company USA.
Research areas:
Nanotechnology - characterisation and application of nanomaterials Hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy of non-ferrous metals New technologies of waste waters and industrial electrolytes purification Biomedical studies - biophysics, diagnostics (of e.g. cancerous tissues), 3D imaging of hard and soft biological tissues, new biocompatible materials in medicine and dentistry Physicochemical studies of biological cells at nano- and microscale. Microanalysis of materials - elements from B to U, detection limit 0.3% - 0.5% (depending on atomic number of the element) Structural studies of solid samples and colloids - magnification x5 to x300.000
Analytical Services:
Polymers and composite materials investigations PP, PE, PVC, PS etc. foils studies Nanoparticles studies Characterisation of materials used in fuel cells Investigations of powders Paints layers analyses Biological materials studies Materials defects and impurities studies Size distribution of powders
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