CSL's policy of innovation in the workplace naturally extends to our research and development laboratory. The task of our labe is twofold: to develop prototype materials for new applications and to thoroughly scrutinize the procedures required for our ongoing operations.

Following rigid CSL Quality Control and UL procedures, as well as industry standards, examinations of all batches determine both specification and process suitability. Our lab is equipped with mixers, ovens, viscometers and a variety of other test instruments to measure physical properties of materials. Using these instruments, we screen and report on the condition of all incoming and in-process materials before releasing them to production.

Enhanced testing of monomer process suitability is achieved through gas chromatographic spectral analysis. This device permits us to adjust process parameters allowing CSL to indentify and reduce variation for improved product quality.

Our Research and Development efforts keep CSL at the forefront of RTV silicone technology. Our VOC-free, 100% solids coatings is only one example of this.