Impact Analytical | Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Impact Analytical?

Impact Analytical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Michigan Molecular Institute (MMI), provides contractual service to customers in the form of both short-term sample analysis, problem solving and long-term research projects. The staff's expertise is unmatched in the characterization of polymers, composites, and specialty chemicals. Core laboratories include Mechanical Properties, Molecular Characterization, Microscopy, Thermal Analysis and Separation Sciences. Impact Analytical takes pride in offering quality services at competitive prices, and has the experience and an established track record that ensure customer satisfaction.

For over 25 years, Impact Analytical has provided academic and industrial partners with quality testing, data, interpretation, experimental design, and consulting. Our analytical instrumentation includes: FT-IR, NMR, UV-VIS, GC-MS, LC-MS, ESI-MS, EI-MS, CI-MS, MALDI TOF-MS, DSC, TGA, DMA, Rheometry, GC, HPLC, CE, SEC, SEM, TEM and AFM.

What Customers do Impact Analytical Serve?

Impact Analytical provides analytical services and contract research to a broad range of companies. The total number of active customers (customers that we have served in the last couple of years) is over 500. Our current growth rate is about 50% per year.

What Equipment is Located at Impact Analytical?

Impact Analytical currently has over $4.5M worth of state-of-the-art analysis equipment. This equipment is housed in 6 laboratories, which include Molecular Characterization, Separation Science, Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Properties, and Microscopy. Recent additions include a 400MHz Varian NMR system, two Waters Alliance Separation Systems, a Hewlett Packard 6890 GC (qualified and dedicated for GxP work), and a DSC autosampler.

What Type of Projects does Impact Analytical do?

Impact Analytical provides our customers with a broad range of support. Areas of emphasis include:

We work with companies on SBIR grants.
We work with companies to develop analytical programs.
We work with companies on overflow projects.
We work with companies on non-strategic analysis.

Where Can I Learn More About Impact Analytical?

Impact Analytical marketing and promotion efforts include trade shows, print advertising, Internet web page, and direct mail.

Trade Shows include: Regional ACS meetings , Pittsburgh conferences, SPI Plastics expositions, Plastics USA, SPE ANTEC meeting, and SPE Annual Recycling Conference
Print advertising in SPE and ACS regional publications
Internet site at www.impactanalytical.com

How Much Sample does Impact Analytical Need for Analysis?

Please reference the Sample Size Requirements page for more information.

Does Impact Analytical Have a Formal Quality System?

Impact Analytical is an ISO 9001:2000 registered laboratory. We have also been audited by Dow Corning and Allied Signal and both organizations certified us as an "Approved Laboratory." Additional information is available on our Quality Program page.

What Does it Cost to do a Project at Impact Analytical?

Impact Analytical rates are $150 per hour. We work on purchase orders or on a contractual basis. We also accept credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

How Does Impact Analytical Handle Confidentiality?

Impact Analytical has confidentiality agreements signed with many companies. We can quickly provide a confidentiality agreement to new customers and readily start a project with them. If there are issues of particular confidentiality, we will write special amendments to cover the particularities.

What is Impact Analytical's Typical Turn-Around Time?

Impact Analytical's standard turn-around time is 7-10 working days depending on technique and the number of samples submitted. We can do rush orders, when the equipment and personnel are available for an additional charge. Research projects may take longer.

What is Impact Analytical's My IMPACT online service?

Impact Analytical's My IMPACT website is our customer-only website that allows clients secure access to their projects and reports. It allows you REAL-TIME status updates of your projects, access to your project reports for downloading, as well as searchable listings of past projects, submitted samples, and past and current reports.