ACE Laboratories Launched VericarbSM Certification
The new program provides a standardized verification framework for evaluating recovered carbon black materials.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Chemistry
ACE Laboratories and Abdallah Consulting have launched the VericarbSM certification programme. This initiative establishes a formal process to verify that recovered carbon black materials meet specific industry criteria.
Why it matters
The programme provides stakeholders with a consistent basis for evaluating recovered carbon black products. This transparency aims to standardize assessment methodologies within the materials science sector.
The certification process relies on independent material characterization and the evaluation of rubber performance data. These dual metrics serve as the primary evidence for validating the quality and consistency of recovered carbon black.
The players
ACE Laboratories
An analytical testing facility focused on material science and chemical characterization.
Abdallah Consulting
A technical consulting firm specializing in materials evaluation and supply chain standards.
The details
The VericarbSM programme operates by requiring independent verification of physical and chemical properties. Material characterization — an analytical process identifying the structural and chemical identity of a substance — is paired with performance testing to determine how the recovered carbon black behaves in rubber applications. This two-pronged approach ensures that materials meet established functional requirements before receiving certification.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Launch of the VericarbSM certification programme.
The Tech Race
The introduction of VericarbSM reflects a broader industry movement toward validating secondary materials for high-performance applications. This effort follows a pattern set by established circular economy standards for secondary raw materials.
Industry stakeholders can now utilize this certification to verify the quality of recycled materials used in manufacturing. The program standardizes the procurement process for companies integrating recovered carbon black into their supply chains.
The takeaway
This certification provides a necessary framework for companies to assess recovered carbon black performance against a uniform standard. Watch for subsequent industry adoption rates and the establishment of specific performance benchmarks by these two firms.
Further reading
For more developments in material testing and validation, visit Chemistry.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tyrepress.
