Physical & Instrumental Performance

Deliver effective products to global markets with accredited laboratory testing solutions for evaluating the performance of cosmetics, detergents and absorbent hygiene products.

State-of-the-art testing facilities

We provide a comprehensive range of testing solutions that deliver measurable and verifiable data to evaluate performance and empower improvements, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Utilizing our global network of state-of-the-art testing facilities, we support you with turnkey and customizable performance laboratory analysis. If required, solutions can be delivered in combination with consumer or expert panels.

Our physical and instrumental performance solutions include:

Haircare products:

Curl retention test
Hair-breakage test
Combability (wet/dry)
Volume
Color protection
Color fade resistance
Washing resistance
Color fastness
Light-/UV-protection
Single hair test
3-point-bending-test
Suppleness
Long-lasting-hold

Detergent and household care products:

Surface Care

Cleaning performance
Material care
Hand dishwashing

Auto Dishwashing

Cleaning performance
Rinse aid performance
Built-up test
Drying performance
Multi cycle care test up to 300 cycles

Laundry

Stain removal
Color care
Whitening
Softening effect
Incrustation of heating elements

Toilet Care

Lime scale removal
Product lifespan (toilet rim blocks)
Olfactory intensity

Tissue and absorbent hygiene products:

Measurement of residual moisture – Anarewet® skin hydration return (ASH-R)
Breathability
Urine diffusion (panda test/R&D purposes)
Absorption before leakage return (ABL-R/ABL) – night/day baby diapers/adult incontinence
Super absorbent powder (SAP) retention
Testing of the seal of the leg cuff
Mechanical resistance of the adhesive/tapes
Baby hygiene – panda test
Softness
Flushability (IWSFG/INDA/EDANA guidelines)
Fiber analysis and screening (SEM/EDS)

Why choose SGS?

SGS is recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity. Wherever you operate in the world, we support you at every step of your product’s development – from raw materials to end product – helping you to deliver safe, effective and compliant products to global markets.