ESi delivers root-cause failure analysis of plastic, composite, and non-metallic materials by integrating multidisciplinary expertise in product design, manufacturing processes, materials science, and service environments. Our investigations identify how these factors interact to affect product performance and integrity.
Our Polymer Science team includes engineers and scientists with advanced degrees in polymer science and chemical engineering. Our experts are frequently retained for product liability claims involving failure to warn, design or manufacturing defects, as well as issues related to water intrusion, chemical spills, construction defects, patent disputes, and product recalls.
We maintain laboratories across multiple U.S. locations equipped with advanced polymer analysis capabilities including microscopic examination, chemical analysis, material characterization, and thermal analysis. For analysis of trace chemicals, our labs are equipped with chromatography equipment such as Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS) and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and our Computed Tomography (CT) testing allows for non-destructive evaluation of internal structures.
ESi’s polymer team supports clients through single-incident investigations, multi-party inspections, and large class action litigation matters. With consultants located nationwide, ESi provides rapid access to specialized knowledge to resolve complex material performance issues quickly.
Your Partner in Advanced Polymer Science Solutions
Anand R. Shah
Director, Principal
ESi Polymer Science Capabilities
- Plastic Product Failure Analysis
- Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
- Mechanical Testing
- Thermal Analysis
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Chemical Compatibility Testing
- Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
- Creep Rupture Testing
- Service Life Predictions
- Design Evaluation
- Deformulation Analysis
- Non-Destructive Testing
