Formulation Lab

Co-development support from bench screening to pilot scale

Evonik structures technical service around measurable formulation questions: target viscosity, substrate wetting, dispersion stability, HPLC or GC purity, solids content, and regional regulatory documentation. Our team helps procurement, R&D, and quality groups move from candidate chemistry to controlled trials without relying on generic performance claims.

Chemical formulation lab pilot reactor

Lab screening

We compare additive packages against defined substrates, solvent systems, pH windows, and storage conditions. Results are documented with method references such as ASTM D2196 viscosity, ASTM D2369 non-volatile content, or HPLC assay where relevant.

Pilot trials

Pilot batches focus on process transfer: feed order, shear profile, temperature hold, filtration, and packaging compatibility. Each review includes EHSS notes and SDS handling references for the selected chemistry.

Commercial launch

Before launch, teams align regional documents, change-control expectations, lead-time assumptions, and sample retains so supply and quality groups can approve the material with fewer late-stage surprises.

Six-step development path

01

Define specification

Clarify market, substrate, annual volume, and required documentation.

02

Select candidates

Shortlist chemistries by performance target, region, and handling profile.

03

Screen in lab

Run viscosity, dispersion, compatibility, and stability checks.

04

Review SDS

Confirm GHS classification and transportation constraints.

05

Pilot batch

Validate processing window and packaging readiness.

06

Scale supply

Document lead time, quality release, and change control.

Equipment and analytical capability

The lab program is designed for formulators who need transparent data rather than broad claims. Typical work packages include rheology curves, compatibility matrices, accelerated storage, residual solvent review, and SDS-linked hazard assessment. For regulated markets, we identify which data can support customer dossiers and which claims require end-use validation by the finished-goods manufacturer.

CapabilityTypical methodDecision supported
Viscosity and flowASTM D2196 / ISO 2555Processing window and pumpability
Purity profileHPLC or GC assayBatch acceptance and impurity trend
MoistureKarl Fischer titrationHydrolysis risk and packaging control
Particle sizeLaser diffraction D50/D90Dispersion stability and filtration
Contact lab specialist

Send a formulation brief for technical review

Include target application, region, annual volume, known restrictions, and any required test method. A specialist will respond with the relevant document path and recommended next step.