Materials and Chemicals

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Recycled Plastics Testing and Certification

The UL Component Recognition program for recycled plastics evaluates plastic compounds using post-consumer or post-industrial content for compliance to UL 746D. It is accomplished through testing resulting in the same level of acceptability as a virgin compound.

Regulatory Compliance Testing for Dietary Supplements

We offer a complete portfolio of services, including regulatory compliance testing, to help ensure that your products gain access to the American, Japanese and European markets —enabling your supplements to reach more customers around the world.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) Compliance Service

Our expert team of RoHS compliant service providers can help you comply with the RoHS Directive, offering the confidence and documentation you need to support your electronic product goals, and leave a positive impression with consumers.

Retail Regulatory and Sustainability Compliance

Our digital solutions, backed by a global team of regulatory experts, connect you and your supply chains to organize and confidentially derive the data you need to support compliance obligations and deliver on chemical policy commitments in a complex and dynamic environment.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Authoring and Labeling Services

We help you create an effective SDS and labeling program that best suits your needs. We combine global regulatory expertise with industry-leading technology to provide world-class hazard communication and safety management solutions for companies of all sizes.

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Sealed Tube Chemical Compatibility Testing

If you wish to add new, minor components to your existing EIS after completion of a full thermal aging program, our Sealed Tube Testing service makes the process easy and efficient.

Seasonal Lighting Safety Standard

We work with the seasonal lighting industry to help ensure products sold in the market comply with applicable requirements. Along with the Follow-Up Services program, we conduct market surveillance to help minimize the presence of noncompliant products.

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Short-Term Thermal Aging Test for Motors

Speed to market is key in the electrical motors industry, which is why our testing program is designed to speed-up certification time to the UL 1004-x Series Rotating Electrical Machines Standard.

Strategic Sourcing Solutions

Leverage our global expertise to help you make more informed product-sourcing decisions. Our digital solutions help you connect with suppliers and establish processes for collecting and managing important product information.

Supply Chain Compliance

Leverage our specialized capabilities to navigate complex product supply chains with confidence and ease. With digital intelligence, proprietary solutions and tools, you can focus on your customers’ needs, product development and market readiness.

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Sustainability Advisory Services

Translate your environmental leadership into greater market share, increased profitability and risk reduction with UL’s trusted sustainability experts.

Sustainability Consulting Advisory Services

Around the world, we help companies evolve, execute and communicate their sustainability strategies and initiatives with advisory services and expertise that support the decision-making process every step of the way.

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Sustainable Company Certification – UL 880

UL 880 Standard for Sustainability for Manufacturing Organizations is related to five aspects of sustainability: governance, environment, workplace, customers and suppliers, and social and community engagement.

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Sustainable Product Transparency Tools

UL’s EPDs and Product Lens Reports provide transparency to manufacturers’ sustainability and wellness claims, supporting product differentiation and helping enable trust.

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Technical Education and Training for Hazardous Locations

Our hazardous locations technical training helps you design compliant products without the need for extensive rework. Whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned veteran, we have a broad range of HazLoc technical experts to help with all training needs.

UL 50E Compression Test for Gaskets and Seals

We can help facilitate Component Recognition for solid and cellular gasket materials that are required to comply with the UL 50E Compression Test.

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UL and C-UL Hazardous Areas Certification for North America

Gain a better understanding of the definition of a Hazardous Location and area classification as well as the UL and C-UL Certification for North America.

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UL Blue Card Plastics for Additive Manufacturing

Our program provides third-party certification that your plastics materials are appropriate for use in 3D printing and helps ensure suppliers of your ongoing compliance through our Follow-Up Services.

UL Materials Testing Laboratory

UL’s Testing Facilities for Plastics and Materials in Krefeld, Germany has been defining and redefining state-of-the-art in plastics testing for more than 75 years. Discover our capabilities in plastics technology, capacity, quality and expertise.

UL Product Lens™ Certification

The market for sustainable building materials is growing. By working with UL to deliver chemical information disclosure in a Product Lens report, manufacturers can differentiate themselves to consumers demanding this type of product transparency.