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CNEP

Center National for Evaluation of Photoprotection

Bridge between research and industries

We assist companies, research organizations and innovation centers in their development, sustainability or analysis of polymeric materials

Offers, services and advice, the CNEP is at your service

State-of-the-art aging and analysis equipment

Areas of activity and references worldwide

Since 1986, the CNEP has supported you in understanding the aging phenomena of your polymer materials. Thanks to our expertise and our knowledge on chemistry and photochemistry, we can guide you in order to effectively control the durability or degradation of your products. In addition, our skills in plastic material analysis and our numerous scientific devices allow us to respond to your requests for characterizations or expert assessments of failures.

Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region near Clermont-Ferrand (France) on more than 1500m², our laboratory has one of the largest fleet of accelerated photo aging chambers for polymers, ventilated and climatic ovens as well as devices prediction of durability or more specific aging. The CNEP also has a wide range of physico-chemical analysis devices, including multiple spectrometers, microscopes, chromatographies and characterization devices.

Our main areas of activity and expertise include the sectors concerned by the use and future of plastics: sports and spare-time activities, agriculture, packaging or transport. We are also present in the fields of electricity and telecommunications, medical and of course in all fields of research related to polymers. We are in contact with more than 450 local, national and international companies

At your service

What can we do for you ?

Our offers

Durability and aging of polymer materials

Photochemical, thermal, hydrolytic aging ...

Characterizations

Chemical analyzes of formulations.
Anti-UV and anti-oxidant additive level measurements (Tinuvin 770, Chimassorb 944...), pigment levels, fillers, etc.

Failures

Visual or chemical detection of damage allowing understanding of the phenomena

Expertises

Lecturer and scientific expert with insurance companies, courts for any request for chemical damage expertise

Advice and training

Knowledge Sharing for Business Members interested in the Durability of Polymer-Based Materials.

Standards and specifications

Creation of Standards for Formulated Polymer Materials and their Uses

they trust us

Some examples of our 450 clients and partners in the world

ab
amcor
cstb
exxon
freyssinet
huawei
michelin
orange
schneider
total
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desjoyaux
legrand
merck
rostaing

Certifications

The quality of our work is recognized

ISO 9001

Version 2015

ME D15-3200A

RENAULT accreditation

C.R.T.

Centre de Resources Technologiques

Our accreditations

Congress and news

Actuality

In the press

they talk about us

CNEP, an example of the transfer of scientific knowledge
Info Chimie
Info Chimie
Specialized in the study and durability of polymer materials, CNEP is 30 years old
La Montagne
La Montagne
CNEP explains oxobio-degradation
Emballages Magazine
Emballages Magazine
Clermont-Ferrand highlights materials
Les Echos
Les Echos

Centre National for Evaluation of Photoprotection

Our main areas of activity and expertise include the sectors concerned by the use and future of plastics: sports and spare-time activities, agriculture, packaging or transport. We are also present in the fields of electricity and telecommunications, medical and of course in all fields of research related to polymers.

Contact Information

  • Phone: +33 473 40 5300
  • mail: contact@cnep-fr.com
  • Address: 25 avenue Baise Pascal
    63170 AUBIERE
    FRANCE
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La certification ISO 9001 - 2015

L'ISO 9001:2015 spécifie les exigences relatives au système de management de la qualité lorsqu'un organisme:

a) doit démontrer son aptitude à fournir constamment des produits et des services conformes aux exigences des clients et aux exigences légales et réglementaires applicables, et

b) vise à accroître la satisfaction de ses clients par l'application efficace du système, y compris les processus pour l'amélioration du système et l'assurance de la conformité aux exigences des clients et aux exigences légales et réglementaires applicables.

Toutes les exigences de l'ISO 9001:2015 sont génériques et prévues pour s'appliquer à tout organisme, quels que soient son type ou sa taille, ou les produits et services qu'il fournit.

Obtenir la certification ISO 9001:2015, c’est s’appuyer sur 8 principes de management :
• l’orientation client ;
• l’implication du personnel ;
• l’approche processus ;
• l’amélioration continue ;
• la gestion par approche système ;
• le leadership ;
• la prise de décision fondée sur des preuves ;
• le management des relations avec les parties intéressées.