Contaminants & Impurities

Contaminant and impurity testing is complex and can involve the use of multiple analytical techniques and advance instrumentation. It also requires more than just simply testing. At Quantum, our highly experienced and skilled scientists provide problem solving services to identify the presence and source of the contaminant or impurity. We work with you to provide a customized solution to your contaminant or impurity identification and analysis needs - from analyzing raw material, active ingredients, and intermediates, to investigating various aspects of the manufacturing process itself. And, we have an extensive background in solving problems involving consumer products, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, packaging, electronics, and much more.

We have been called upon to perform contaminant and impurities testing involving off-odor/flavor investigations, off-color problems, product failure, the presence on unknown artifacts in products and foreign particles in products, to name but a few. Some sources of contaminants have been from the environment, from improper storage of the product, or due to poor quality raw materials. We work closely with you to trace the source of contamination and develop a realistic corrective action program.