Quality Control
Chemical. Physical. Functional.
Comprehensive Testing
Quality is in Our Design
Quality is built into the design of Keystone’s products. Raw materials are carefully selected, and formulations are tested for functionality and stability before being commercially manufactured.
Once production begins, the Keystone Quality Control team uses advanced knowledge of product chemistries, production processes, and testing methodologies to ensure that every outgoing batch meets our customers’ high-quality standards.
Our comprehensive quality process combines analytical, physical property, and functional testing. Each batch is tested at several key points throughout the manufacturing process to verify product consistency and performance.
Quality Process
Chemical Analysis
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
- Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- Gas Chromatography (GC-FID & MS)
- UV-VIS Spectroscopy
- pH Meters
- Titration
- Osmolality
Physical Property Testing
- Color: Spectrophotometer & Visual Assessment
- Particle Size Analysis: Laser Light Diffraction of Wet & Dry Samples
- Viscosity / Thickness: Rotary & Cone & Plate Viscometers
- Film Characteristics: Gloss, Hardness, Thickness
- Instron / Mechanical Properties: Peel / Adhesion, Fexural Strength, Impact Strength, Tensile Strength, Compression / Relaxation
- Volatile Content
- Density / Specific Gravity
- Optical Clarity / Haze
- Thermal & UV Stability
Functional Testing
- Application / Workability
- Feel
- Odor
- Setting & Cure Time
Final Packaging
- Packaging Compatibility & Stability
- Closure / Seal Integrity: Cap Torque, Leak Testing, Weight Loss
- Labeling Verification and Control
- Fill Level Control
”If customer quality requirements expand beyond the scope of Keystone's capabilities, Keystone has relationships with several outstanding contract analytical laboratories with quick turnaround times for non-standard testing.







