text: Chemical testing might have a variety of purposes, such as to:
  * Determine if, or verify that, the requirements of a specification, regulation, or contract are met
  * Decide if a new product development program is on track: Demonstrate proof of concept
  * Demonstrate the utility of a proposed patent
  * Determine the interactions of a sample with other known substances
  * Determine the composition of a sample
  * Provide standard data for other scientific, medical, and Quality assurance functions
  * Validate suitability for end-use
  * Provide a basis for  Technical communication
  * Provide a technical means of comparison of several options
  * Provide evidence in legal proceedings