--- title: Karl Fischer Titration for solids in the Plastics Industry description: Information for moisture testing of solids by Karl Fischer utilizing an evaporator. --- [![sglogo.jpg](https://www.scientificgear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sg_logo_4web.jpg?width=303&height=33&name=sg_logo_4web.jpg "sglogo.jpg")](https://www.scientificgear.com?hsLang=en-us) # Plastics Industry - ![solid plastics](https://www.scientificgear.com/hs-fs/hub/105273/file-1964192077.jpg "solid plastics") - [![request a consultation](https://www.scientificgear.com/hs-fs/file-2378143429-jpg/images/Misc/problem-solution_slide_(1).jpg "request a consultation")](http://info.scientificgear.com/consultation-request-page?hsLang=en-us) ## Experience Moisture can be a big problem for producers of plastic products.  Knowing how long to run the dryer to get the moisture down to approximately 50 parts per million (PPM) 0.005% and then maintain accurate monitoring can be a challenge.  Whether your testing raw materials, production QC or finished product QA, we can help you learn how to: - Determine the correct sample size for testing - Select the instrument(s) and setup for testing - Choose the proper reagents for your setup - Operate the instrument and find accurate result - Maintain the instrument Let us put our experience to work for you. ## Areas of tests we cover - # [M](https://www.scientificgear.com/karl-fischer-titrators?hsLang=en-us)[oisture by Karl Fischer (with evaporator)](https://www.scientificgear.com/karl-fischer-titrators?hsLang=en-us) ## Articles and other helpful information related to these tests - [How to Clean Karl Fischer Titrator Electrodes](https://www.scientificgear.com/blog/how-to-clean-karl-fischer-titrator-electrodes?hsLang=en-us)  A Karl Fischer Titrator uses two electrodes.  The Inner burette (aka Generator Electrode) and the Detector Electrode.  We hope this infromation is helpful in giving some guidance on cleaing and caring for these Karl Fischer Titrator electrodes. - [How to test for moisture in Jet Fuel Oil using a Karl Fischer titrator](https://www.scientificgear.com/blog/how-to-test-for-moisture-in-jet-fuel-oil-using-a-karl-fischer-titrator?hsLang=en-us) From start to finish watch this short video to see how a sample of Jet Fuel Oil is tested for water content using a karl Fischer Titrator. - [Karl Fischer Over Titration and 7 things you should know about it](https://www.scientificgear.com/blog/bid/125207/Karl-Fischer-Over-Titration-and-7-things-you-should-know-about-it?hsLang=en-us) We have all seen it.  We’re running a test to see how much moisture is in our sample when inexplicably the liquid inside the Karl Fischer vessel starts to turn from a normal light-yellow color to a dark burnt-red looking color.  Sometimes the titrator screen will inform us of the problem with a digital readout stating the dreaded  “**OVER-TITRATION**!”  [![Have a Question?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/105273/de1d633b-09ea-49e4-b902-811b29a0c2cb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/105273/de1d633b-09ea-49e4-b902-811b29a0c2cb) ## About Scientific Gear LLC Scientificgear specializes in key areas where testing includes Karl Fischer Moisture, Titration, Surface Tension, Density and Thermal Analysis.  Our knowledge in these areas has helped us help companies with their testing needs involving Production of materials, Quality Control processes, and Research and Development. ## Recent Blog Posts ## Contact Us **Scientific Gear LLC** 2799 Merrilee Drive Fairfax, VA 800-998-6429 info@scientificgear.com ## Connect With Us [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Karl%20Fischer%20Titration%20for%20solids%20in%20the%20Plastics%20Industry) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scientificgear.com%2Fplastics-industry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail)