Sustainability Testing
IPA Laboratories offers testing to determine whether a product meets sustainable building requirements and is an environmentally responsible choice.
Available Tests
| ASTM C609 | Light Reflectance Value (LRV) |
|---|---|
| ASTM C895 | Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile |
| ASTM D5116 | Determination of Organic Emissions |
| ASTM E1980 | Determination of Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) |
|---|---|
| CA 01350 | Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions, Small-Scale Environmental Chamber |
IPA Laboratories is a Green Squared Certifier. If interested in Green Squared Certification, contact us.
Comprehensive
Testing
Broad array of ISO 17025-accredited tests for ASTM, ANSI and ISO standards, as well as customized testing for research and development
Unparalleled
Experience
Lab staff with over 125 years of combined experience in product evaluation and research
Multidisciplinary
Expertise
Engineers and scientists on staff, combined with additional collaboration with Clemson University and others
Standards
Insight
Participation and leadership in more than 20 international standards committees, providing unmatched knowledge into standards and testing methods
Additional Resources
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Find your test.
Search for a test in the list above. If you don’t see the test you need, please contact us for custom testing options.
Ship samples.
Ship the necessary samples to the following address:
International Product Assurance Laboratories
Attention: (add your order number)
100 Clemson Research Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29625