Chemical Analysis

Chemical Analysis

Comprehensive Chemical Analysis Services for Compliance

We are approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as a certified laboratory to assist manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to meet Consumer Products Safety Information Act (CPSIA) obligations.


MAS provides several options for destructive and non-destructive testing for a number of compounds including PFAs, phthalates, flame retardants, fungicides, BPA, lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, other heavy metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. We analyze products, dust, wipes, and air samples from a variety of consumer and building products, especially children’s toys, for these components. We characterize properties of solids, liquids, powders, adhesives and compare those properties to libraries, standards, or other samples.

Compliance Services Available

At MAS, we are dedicated to your supporting your success in meeting the strict accordance with CPSC safety standards. We conducts tests and analyses, assuring full compliance with CPSC regulations.

  • Product Testing & Certification: Ensuring products meet safety standards through thorough testing and obtaining third-party certification.

  • Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with products and provide recommendations for mitigation.

  • Labeling Compliance: Ensure that product labels comply with CPSIA requirements, including proper warnings, tracking labels, and other necessary information.

  • Documentation Review: Review documentation related to product safety, testing procedures, and compliance records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Environmental Compliance: Ensuring that products and manufacturing processes comply with environmental regulations related to consumer product safety.

  • Training Programs: Offer training programs for manufacturers and businesses to educate them on CPSIA obligations, compliance procedures, and best practices.

  • Audit Services: Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, facilities, and documentation to assess ongoing compliance with CPSIA standards.

  • Recall Support: Provide support in the event of a product recall, including coordination with regulatory authorities and communication with the public.

  • Continuous Monitoring: Implement systems for continuous monitoring of regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving CPSIA requirements.


CPSIA Lab Testing

CPSC standards we establish, here at MAS:

Determination of Phthalates
16 CFR Part 1307
CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4

Lead in Children’s Metal Jewelry
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.2 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3

Lead in Children’s Metal Products
CPSC-CH-E1001-08 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.1 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.2 and/or CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3

Lead Paint Regulation
16 CFR Part 1303 (CPSC-CH-E1003-09 or CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1)


Custom Chemistry Analysis

Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Analysis by HPLC

Fungicide Analysis by HPLCGC/MS Analysis

Headspace GC/MS Analysis

HPLC Analysis

ICP-OES Analysis

Inorganic Ions by Ion Chromatography

Lead and Metals by ICP-OES
Phthalates Analysis using GC/MS

Pyrolysis GC/MS Analysis

Sulfur 8 Analysis using by GC-ECDUV/VIS Analysis

Phthalates Analysis by CPSC

Heavy Metals by CPSC

Flame Retardants

Our Analytics Methods

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emissions Spectroscopy
  • Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry - Pyrolysis
  • Headspace Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry
  • Ion Chromatography
  • X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy


  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography - UV/Vis, Fluorescence Detectors
  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry
  • Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry
  • UV/Vis Spectrometry:
  • pH Measurements
  • Microwave Digestion (Prep Technique)
  • Accelerated Solvent Extractor (Prep Technique)

NEED A CUSTOM ANALYSIS?

We welcome you to take full advantage of our highly specialized lab and expertise.

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