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Kim Dye posted a new Starting A Business thread on 4/3/2010

Looking to have a nonpatented product/formulation copied.

I found a product that is not patented. It is imported to this country , but is quite expensive. The container and packaging gives no clues as to its ingredients. I have the MSDS, which offers scant information.

My question is how do I go about findingout the composition of this product? From the MSDS, I do not think it is too complex.
Are there labs that do such things? Approximatelyhow much will this work cost?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Kim
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Alice Nadin Responded on 4/8/2010


Kim

Yes, there are any number of Chemical Analysis Labs .... simply search online to find one such as this: http://www.chemir.com/Services/MaterialsIndentification.asp

or use the Thomas Registry, a research book you can find at your local Library or online at:
http://www.thomasnet.com/

Just be certain to understand what the results are. A chemical analysis will not be the same as an ingredients list. Check the Federal labeling laws before you invest in a chemical analysis if you need to label for sale.

Alice, SCORE Pittsburgh
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