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Beakers filled with CASE formulations sit on a lab tableBeakers filled with CASE formulations sit on a lab table

Lab services for coatings, adhesives, sealants & elastomers (CASE)

Lab testing and formulation support for coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and rubber & plastic additives (CASE) to accelerate development and overcome product challenges

Lab technician inspects a CASE formulationLab technician inspects a CASE formulation

Struggling to troubleshoot formulation issues or meet performance targets? When coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and rubber and plastic additives formulations don’t behave as expected or regulations change that demand you reformulate, you’ll need answers, not guesswork.

Our CASE lab services give you the clarity and confidence to move forward. From advanced testing to hands-on formulation support, we help you identify problems early, optimize performance, and accelerate development. Whether you’re working on adhesion, durability, flexibility or maintaining regulatory compliance, our testing labs and industry expertise make it easier to get the results you need. With the broad product line of CASE chemicals and raw materials, we can help make your processes more efficient and develop stronger, more cost-effective products.


From concept to market-ready solutions, our experienced CASE formulators and application specialists are ready to help you tackle your toughest challenges. Connect with our Ingredients + Specialties team today to schedule testing or explore tailored formulations that drive innovation.


Our formulation development and testing services include the following:

  • Full performance testing of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers
  • Custom formulations
  • Adhesion and abrasion resistance
  • Accelerated weathering and corrosion resistance
  • Impact, scratch, scrub, and stain resistance
  • Product benchmark analyses and testing
  • Raw material sourcing to match benchmarks

 

  • Peel, loop, shear, and tack testing of PSAs
  • Dry time, gloss, and film thickness
  • Tensile, compression, and flexural strength

  • Volatile organic compound (VOC) testing

  • Prototype development and sampling

  • Raw material performance evaluations

  • Custom workshops and seminars for suppliers, customers, and sales teams

Will you be the next CASE innovator?

We deliver innovative solutions from a full breadth of specialty and commodity products from top-tier suppliers. Uncover ways Univar Solutions can help your business succeed and grow. Connect with us to explore our range of solutions and get started.