Research and Development

About Polysciences R&D

Our dedicated R&D team combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge facilities to deliver innovative solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

• 60+ years of experience in specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Applications include biocompatible polymers, bioresorbable polymers, rare chemicals, and energetic additives.
• 200,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Warrington, PA, with GMP-capable production and ISO-certified cleanrooms.
• Advanced global presence with additional facilities in Indiana, New Jersey, and offices in Germany and Taiwan.

Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art tools like NMR, LCMS, ICP-MS, and LN2-cooled hammer mills for precise synthesis, purification, and scaling.

What Our R&D Team Does

Polysciences specializes in custom chemical synthesis for a variety of industries, delivering products and materials to meet exact specifications:

• Medical Devices: Biodegradable polymers, coatings, and excipients for medical formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: High-purity acrylic monomers and EVA copolymers for drug delivery systems.
• Electronics: Advanced polymers and specialty materials for high-tech applications.

Our expertise spans:

• Designing and refining monomers, polymers, and microspheres.
• Scaling production from pilot batches to commercial quantities.
• Supporting customer timelines with efficient scale-up and validation processes.

Our R&D Capabilities

Polysciences offers advanced manufacturing and development capabilities to drive innovation:

• Expertise in biodegradable polymers and hydrogel polymers.
• Development of surface-active microparticles and NIST calibration spheres.
• ISO 13485-certified, FDA-registered facilities with Class ISO 5 and ISO 8 cleanrooms.