Material Deformulation: Because Ignorance Is NOT Bliss (When Your Product Fails)

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When a product fails, identifying the root cause is critical—and often, that root cause lies in the materials. Material deformulation, the process of reverse-engineering a substance to understand its components, is a powerful tool in root cause analysis. Whether due to contamination, formulation drift, or supplier variability, unknowns in your material can lead to costly failures. This talk, by Cambridge Polymer Group's Dr. Kalpana Viswanathan, highlights how deformulation techniques like spectroscopy, chromatography, and thermal analysis can uncover hidden issues, support regulatory compliance, and drive smarter decisions. Real-world case studies will show why, in product development and failure analysis alike, ignorance is not bliss.

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