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Technical Spotlight - Bisphenol-A (BPA)
BPA is used to make polycarbonate plastics, including baby bottles, sports bottles, reusable food and drink containers, bicycle helmets, CDs and DVDs. It is also an ingredient in the epoxy resins used to line metal cans. A number of laboratory studies have linked BPA — a synthetic estrogen — to birth defects, low birth weight, cancer, early puberty and other health problems in rats. However, 11 safety agencies around the world have said that BPA is safe for use in food-contact applications.

Technical Spotlight - Organotins
Organotin compounds have been used as heat stabilizers in PVC, biocides, wood preservatives, and marine anti-fouling agents. There are 4 classes of organotins with tri-substituted organotin compounds having the most toxic effects on the environment. These compounds are endocrine-disruptors and cause severe reproductive effects in aquatic organisms. There are also concerns in regards to neurotoxic and immunotoxic effects in higher animals.

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Military

Trace Laboratories conducts testing and environmental simulations for the military industry. These tests and simulations assist in determining the reliability and performance parameters of materials, components and sub-assemblies when subjected to conditions experienced during operation and beyond. Trace capabilities are based on meeting the requirements of MIL, FED, NEMI, RTCA, NASA, DOD, IPC, NAVLAP, and various government approved agencies.

We utilize our specialized equipment to test to your exacting standards. In addition to product qualification and conformance testing, our technical staff can also customize a test program to provide design and analysis for your individual product application, aimed at reducing costs and time to market.

Working with local QAR we provide our military customers with DSCC approved results when required.

Qualification
Retention
Group A testing
Group B testing
Group C testing
First Article Inspection
ESS Environmental Stress Screening
Material Properties
Mechanical Testing
Reliability/Durability/Qualification
Thermal Analysis
X-Ray
Vibration testing
Shock testing
Acceleration
Altitude testing
EMC testing

ESD Testing
Electrical Surge Testing
Radiated and Conducted EMI Emissions Tests
Radiated and Conducted EMI Immunity Tests

HALT testing for design and reliability
Failure analysis
Dust, Gravel and Salt exposures
Consulting services
Fatigue, tensile, and compression testing to 20,000 pounds
High-speed data acquisition/Event Detection
State-of-the-art product monitoring equipment
Corrosion
Temperature
Humidity