Centre National d’Evaluation de Photoprotection

The CNEP: Your partner in photoaging & polymer analyses

Durability and ageings

We are experts in researching the degradation of different materials and products under varying conditions such as sunlight (photoaging), heat (thermoaging) and humidity (hydrolysis

Analysis and characterizations

Our laboratory uses rigorous testing and measurement methods to accurately analyze the chemical composition of polymer blends.

Failures and damages

Examination of the properties and structures of materials using various techniques, such as microscopes, spectrometers and chemical tests

Expertises and checkings

CNEP is an experienced scientific consultant advising insurance companies and legal institutions.

Standards and specifications

Our laboratory participates in the creation of rigorous standards for formulated Polymer Materials and their uses.

Advices and trainings

The CNEP and its partner laboratories organize knowledge sharing days for companies concerned about the sustainability of polymer materials.

What can we do for you?

The CNEP is at your disposal for tailor-made solutions to your questions about your polymers

Our main areas of activity

We are able to support a diverse customer base and meet various needs in the sports and leisure, agricultural, packaging and transportation industries.

Our company is also present in key technology areas such as electricity and telecommunications, in the construction sectors as well as in the medical industry. Additionally, our expertise in polymer-related research allows us to stay at the forefront of scientific and technical advances in our sector.

Finally, part of our team specializes in the analysis of works of art. The CNEP offers its services to collectors, museums and galleries in order to preserve and study these unique pieces in depth.

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The entities that use our services vary, from multinational companies to specialist consultancies, research and development laboratories, project developers and skilled craftsmen.

How do we work

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Making contact

After an exchange between the project manager and a CNEP manager, a study is proposed taking into account the expectations of the project and the samples available for the study. After agreement, a quote and a deadline for carrying out the study are proposed.

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Receipt of samples and start of the study

The samples received at CNEP are referenced in our Quality system and then formatted by us in order to meet the expectations of the project and the requirements of our accelerated aging equipment. In the specific case of a durability study, the chemical and color changes during exposure in the SEPAP accelerated photoaging chamber are monitored by IRTF under different adapted modes and by UV-Visible in order to have a global vision of the mechanisms involved.

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Detailed report

At the end of the planned exposure period, a report bringing together all the analyses and developments of the materials as well as a balance sheet allowing an estimate of the lifespan of the different materials to be given is sent to the project manager who can ask for advice from the research officer who wrote the report.

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Summer break

The CNEP will be in very reduced activity from August 10 to 15, 2020, contact us preferably after this period.
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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.

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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.