Plastics and Polymers

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Automotive Materials Testing

We support you along the entire product development and automotive supply chain, from the planning and design phase, to material selection and the final PPAP, for an optimized time to market.

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Basic Testing Program for Plastics

The basic testing program for UL Recognition involves three identification tests: Infrared Spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Further tests like small-scale flammability and thermal aging can be performed.

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By-Product Synergy Claim Validation

By receiving our ECV Mark, which validates the amount of waste you’ve reduced by exchanging it with other facilities, you’ll be able to showcase your sustainability leadership to consumers, businesses and regulatory agencies.

Certificated Agency Program Certification Services

Our Certificated Agency Program showcases that your services have been thoroughly vetted and that you will work as a beneficial partner and an effective third-party on your client’s behalf.

Data Acceptance Program (DAP)

Our Data Acceptance Program (DAP) provides a means for UL to accept externally generated test data in support of UL Mark certification. While we maintain extensive test facilities, customers can utilize their own or third-party facilities for product testing via this program.

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Defined Life Thermal Aging Certification

We designed our DLTA certification, which is used to evaluate systems with a service life of 5,000 hours or less, as an alternative to our traditional program — helping you save time and money.

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Electrical Insulation Systems Testing and Certification

We provide third-party certification that your insulations materials and systems have been tested to the industry's highest safety standards.

Environmental Claim Validation

UL independently validates that products are measuring up to their marketing claims, including recycled content to landfill waste diversion claims. UL’s validation will help give both manufacturers and consumers peace of mind.

General Purpose Model Testing and Certification

We are currently the only third-party certification body that can offer General Purpose Model (GPM), formerly known as Motorette, testing and assembly under one roof — allowing you to enjoy a simplified verification process.

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High-Voltage Electrical Insulation Systems Evaluation

HV electrical insulation system evaluations can be specifically designed to address the performance of HV form-wound rotating machinery and HV power and distribution transformers.

Knowledge Solutions, Industry and Product Training

Knowledge is a competitive advantage that drives tangible results, empowering people, protecting lives, and driving business success. Enhance your organization’s core safety and compliance competencies with our trusted industry and product education.

Landfill Waste Diversion Validation

UL offers three landfill waste diversion claim validations to recognize companies that handle waste in environmentally responsible ways. Each claim validation is clearly defined, carefully reviewed and thoroughly vetted so businesses and their customers understand the significance.

Multiple Listing Service for UL Certified Products

Our Multiple Listing Service offers an easy, convenient way for you to provide your customers with a full line of products carrying their brand names and gain the product differentiation advantages of the UL Mark.

Plastic Materials Testing

Our program provides third-party certification about the standards and properties of your plastic materials through a series of evaluations and analytical tests.

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Plastics Testing and Certification

We test and certify standardized, engineering and high-performance polymeric materials to confirm that they comply with global standards. Our tests are designed to save you time and money during the certification process.

Positioning Devices Certification and Testing

Positioning devices are intended to provide mechanical means for holding or routing wires and cables for factory installation within equipment/devices and for field installation to meet national installation codes.

Private and Custom Workshops and Round-Table Discussions

Maximize your training investment with our private, customized round tables and workshops. Knowledge is power, and we can empower your team with the information and skills required to meet the needs of your business today and into the future.

Rapidly Renewable Content Environmental Claim Validation

Earn an ECV for rapidly renewable content so you can demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and communicate it to savvy consumers who demand green products. We verify that products contain material that has a harvest cycle of fewer than 10 years.

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Recyclability Environmental Claim Validation (ECV)

Our Recyclability ECV provides an opportunity for you to verify the recyclability rate of your products by a trusted third party.

Recycled Content Validation

Our Recycled Content Validation helps authenticate the sustainability claims that you are making about your products, providing third-party proof that they are as environmentally friendly as they claim to be.