Symptom: Bloom

Possible Causes: What could cause this problem?


Improper additive formulation — excess or un-reacted additive

Sample Testing Plan: How do you measure?


  • 1. Scrape material from surface
  • 2. Measure by single-bounce ATR

Data Analysis Plan: How do you identify the problem?


  • 1. Search libraries to identify the unknown material
  • 2. Adjust formulation based on identified material