To execute the New Product Development (NPD) or Market Development (MD) projects, in addition to chemical synthesis and analysis, we test the new or enhanced chemicals in current starting formulations depending on the target markets. Specifically, for the coatings market, in our laboratory we perform appearance, color, and physical properties tests. The appearance tests involve measurements such as gloss and transparency. The list of physical properties regularly tested includes abrasion, adhesion, conductivity, drying time, chemical resistance, gel time, coating film thickness (Fe, Non-Fe), hardness, impact flexibility, viscosity, friction, and other properties depending on end-use.