Polymer Laboratories

Polymer Laboratories was a leading specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance chromatography columns, media, and instrumentation, particularly for Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC). Founded in 1976, the company became renowned for its expertise in polymer characterization and the development of specialized resins for solid-phase synthesis and purification. Its core product lines, including the PLgel and PLaquagel series, became industry standards for analyzing the molecular weight distribution of synthetic and biopolymers. Following its acquisition by Varian in 2005 and subsequently by Agilent Technologies in 2010, the company's technology was fully integrated into Agilent's liquid chromatography portfolio. Today, the legacy of Polymer Laboratories continues to support pharmaceutical and materials science research through Agilent's market-leading GPC/SEC solutions.