& Reverse Engineering
Identify root causes of performance issues and unlock practical solutions.
When products underperform, fail quality checks, or deliver inconsistent results, the cost of guesswork can be high. Labsure provides formulation problem diagnosis combined with reverse engineering and compositional analysis to help Australian manufacturers identify the true chemical causes behind performance failures — then deliver targeted, practical recommendations to fix them. Whether it’s stability breakdown, unexpected interactions, or unexplained batch variation, we decode the chemistry so you can resolve issues confidently and efficiently.
Common Issues We Solve
- Unexplained colour shifts or abnormal odour development
- Phase separation, instability, or premature product breakdown
- Foam collapse, poor cleaning efficiency, or performance loss
- Crystallisation, sediment formation, or ingredient fallout
- Preservative system failure or microbial growth risks
- Raw material incompatibility or unexpected ingredient reactions
- Batch-to-batch inconsistency or accelerated degradation
- Customer complaints with no clear technical explanation
Our Diagnostic Approach
We use a structured, step-by-step method to pinpoint formulation issues and deliver actionable solutions. From sample review to targeted testing, we decode the chemistry behind performance failures so you can fix problems fast and prevent recurrence.
- Initial consultatiConsultation & Issue Definition Clarify your product challenges and performance goals.on to define the issue
- Sample & Documentation Review Examine your product or competitor samples to understand composition and context.
- Targeted Physical & Chemical Testing Use advanced analysis (GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, ICP-OES) to uncover root causes.
- Comparative & Benchmark Analysis Identify performance gaps batch-to-batch or vs. competitor formulas.
- Root Cause Report & Recommendations Receive clear, actionable guidance for reformulation, optimisation, and risk mitigation.
- Follow-up Testing & Formulation Support Validate changes, optimise performance, or implement new ingredient strategies.
Analytical Tools We Use
We select analytical methods based on your specific formulation and failure scenario — ensuring precise, decision-ready insights rather than generic lab data. Our advanced testing capabilities allow us to decode complex chemical systems and identify the true drivers behind performance gaps.
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, and NMR for detailed compositional profiling and trace component identification.
- Stability & Stress Testing Accelerated ageing and environmental stress evaluation to predict real-world product behaviour.
- Physical Property Evaluation Viscosity, pH, density, rheology, and visual assessment to diagnose formulation imbalance.
- Microbiological Assessment (When Required) Preservative efficacy and contamination investigation for safety and compliance assurance.
- Comparative Benchmarking Side-by-side analysis against competitor or reference products to reveal performance differentials.
