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Tel: (868) 662-8827 \/ 663-4835 Ext 2361 | Fax: (868) 663-4335<\/strong><\/p>\n Lab.Services@ttbs.org.tt<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1539968666522{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1504723187252{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”10971″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1542379705032{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1597245320322{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”right-to-left” css=”.vc_custom_1698412638612{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 20px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”]<\/p>\n The Laboratory Services Division of the Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards provide testing and calibration services to the manufacturing, commercial and public sectors in the country. It is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and provides these services through four laboratories, Chemical, Electrical, Fibre and Materials. Each laboratory is staffed by highly trained and qualified personnel and is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.<\/p>\n Other services provided include advice in various related areas, methods development, training in analytical techniques and making recommendations with respect to equipment selection and Test Methods. On behalf of the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) of the USA the Division carries out inspection of electrical items which are manufactured locally, for example, air condition units. All tests are conducted in strict accordance with national and\/or international standards.<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Consumer Products” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542294553749{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]a. Household & Cleaning Chemicals In our state-of-the-art laboratories we replicate real-world applications by providing testing and performance evaluations according to ASTM, BS and ISO standards c. Jewelry e. Paint [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Safety” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542294666015{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]a. PPE: Testing of Coveralls for Fibre identification Our Labs are here to work with importers of refrigerants to ensure the quality and consistency of refrigerant gases. As part of a global initiative, the TTBS is here to ensure that only approved refrigerants are imported into Trinidad and Tobago. b. Training: b. Coatings: Determination of the hardness value, adhesion strength, adequacy of coating on edges, opacity level, reflectivity level, gloss level, total drying time, streaking, the hiding power, the lead content, applicability and appearance. Detection of discontinuities in the coating. Performance of accelerated weathering- corrosion resistance of coatings to a salt spray environment.<\/p>\n c. Electric Meters[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Plastics and Packaging” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542295253874{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]a. Chairs: Determination of the impact strength, static load capabilities and resistance to corrosion via accelerated weathering. [\/vc_column_text]\n\t\n\tOUR<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nView a list of accredited tests<\/span><\/a> | Confidentiality Policy<\/a> <\/span>| Impartiality Policy<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1540475820840{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 15px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #393939 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/i>Electrical Products Laboratory<\/h2>
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\nAs a leading laboratory for household chemical products testing, quality assurance programs help retailers and manufacturers boost confidence in the quality, safety, performance, and marketing claims of their products.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Chemical, Microbiological and Physical Testing
\n\u2022 Shelf-life Studies
\n\u2022 Biodegradability
\n\u2022 Competitive Product Evaluations
\n\u2022 Claims Substantiation and Verification Services
\n\u2022 Product\/Package Compatibility
\n\u2022 Label Reviews
\n\u2022 Regulatory Consultation to applicable standards
\nb. Matches
\nOur Laboratories can give you a procurement advantage and a competitor advantage by our services listed below:
\n\u2022 Evaluation of raw materials
\n\u2022 Evaluation of finished product according to regulatory standards
\n\u2022 Splint strength tests
\n\u2022 Evaluation of product safety<\/p>\n
\nOur laboratories can give your business quality assurance of your jewellery products. Our services helps you to verify your raw materials and the finished article:
\n\u2022 Karatage testing
\n\u2022 Percentage of metals by X-Ray Fluorescence
\nd. Toys
\nTo verify that a consumer product meets all appropriate national and international standards and regulations, the chemicals within the product itself need to be tested for their toxicity, purity, strength, reactivity, colouration, performance and safety.<\/p>\n
\nTo verify that a consumer product meets all appropriate national and international standards and regulations, the chemicals within the product itself need to be tested for their toxicity, purity, strength, reactivity, colouration, performance and safety.
\nOur laboratories can give your business quality assurance without the hassle. Some our services include:
\nLead by Atomic Absorption
\nVolatile Matter Content
\nVolatile Organic Compounds
\n28 day Biodegadabilty
\nf. Automotive Chemicals
\ng. Garments:
\nAssessment of quality parameters, performance and design, including fabric strength, colorfastness, suitability of fabric for end use
\nh. Footwear:
\nAssessment of fault\/defect, evaluation of construction, identification of materials, Compression resistance, Oil and acid resistance of soles,
\ni. Furniture:
\nMaterial identification
\nj. Handbags:
\nMaterial assessment,
\nk. Textile products:
\nAssessment of quality parameters, performance and design, including fabric strength, colorfastness, suitability of fabric for end use
\nl. Paper products:
\nBasis weight, Grammage, Tearing strength, Dimensions, Bursting strength,
\nm. Appliances
\nn. Automotive Batteries
\no. Lighting Products – Energy Efficiency of bulbs[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Construction” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542294289769{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]<\/p>\n\n
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\nb. HV Gloves
\nc. Slings: Determination of the ultimate tensile strength, Material identification, Tensile testing
\nd. Hot Sticks
\ne. Microwaves Emissions[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Environmental” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542294882190{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]The TTBS is here to guide you with testing needs and develop tailored monitoring programmes that meet your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n
\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Quality Assurance” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542295008159{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]a. Procurement
\nOur Laboratories can give you a procurement advantage and a competitor advantage. Testing helps your business to
\n\u2022 Evaluate your raw materials and to verify that you are gaining value for money spent.
\n\u2022 Evaluation of finished product according to regulatory standards
\n\u2022 Evaluation of product safety<\/p>\n
\nTraining on how to perform dimensional measurements of roofing sheets, purlins and rebars according to Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s compulsory standards.
\nc. Failure Analysis:
\nDetermination of the root cause of mechanical failure for industrial equipment.
\nd. Consultancy:
\nAdvisory services in quality assurance to manufacturing enterprises seeking to meet a specified standard for their products.
\ne. Good Laboratory Practice[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Energy & Marine Services” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”left-to-right” css=”.vc_custom_1542302771550{padding-left: 10% !important;}”]a. Weld Specimens: Performance of destructive tests according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX, API 1104 – Welding of pipelines and related facilities and AWS D1.1\/D1.1M Structural Welding Code – Steel to assist in the qualification of welding procedures and welders. Tests include: tensile, bend, macroscopic preparation and examination, hardness survey, charpy v-notch impact, nick-break and chemical analysis.<\/p>\n
\nb. PVC Furniture
\nc. Crates: Determination of the compressive strength, stacking capabilities and resistance to corrosion via accelerated weathering.
\nd. Boxes-Paper & Cardboard: Determination of the compressive strength of corrugated fiberboard boxes and assuring it\u2019s stacking capabilities.
\ne. Bags and Films: Determination of the tear strength, dimensions, tensile properties, penetration resistance, stacking capabilities and water permeability.
\nf. Cans: Determination of the compressive strength and assuring it\u2019s stacking capabilities.
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