This survey informs on possible applications of thermofractography for polymer analysis. Its place within the known polymer analytical procedures is established and a detailed description of the apparatus required and the procedures are given. The essential characteristics of the new method are introduced in practical analytical examples and the predominant advantages underlined. Identifications of natural polymers, such as lignins, tannins, cellulose and proteins are described as well as those of plastics, such as phenol resins, epoxy resins and hardeners, polycondensates and vinyl polymers, also of plastic additives such as P VC plasticisers. In most cases, an identification scheme is given.