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Polymers. The polymer is considered to be the backbone of an adhesive system; it provides both strength and flexibility. Polymers also influence adhesion properties, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and compatibility. EVA polymers are typically included in hot melts intended for spine-gluing, side-gluing, and backlining applications.
Selection of Solid-State Plasticizers as Processing Aids
The objective of the study was to select solid-state plasticizers for hot-melt extrusion (HME) process. The physical and mechanical properties of plasticizers, in selected binary (polymer:plasticizer) and ternary (active pharmaceutical ingredient:polymer:plasticizer) systems, were evaluated to asses
Title: A Review on Plasticizers and Eco-Friendly
Plasticizers are chemical additives added into polymers to influence desirable mechanical properties such as processability and ductility. These properties are a result of the association of...
- How are plasticizers classified?
- Plasticizers are classified according to their molecular structure into monomeric or polymeric types. The choice of the plasticizer is dependent on the requirements that have to be met for the final product and the conditions around that product’s use.
- How can plasticizers be used to make polymers soft and flexible?
- By adding plasticizers to compatible polymers, the materials can be modified in such a way that they become soft and flexible by decreasing their glass transition temperature. Plasticizers are classified according to their molecular structure into monomeric or polymeric types.
- How to choose a plasticizer?
- The choice of the plasticizer is dependent on the requirements that have to be met for the final product and the conditions around that product’s use. This may include low volatility, high permanence, low temperature flexibility, flame retardancy, high thermal stability and saponification resistance.
- How do plasticizers affect polymers?
- Plasticizers are substances which, by virtue of their polar or polarizable structure, weaken the secondary valence forces of polymers. By adding plasticizers to compatible polymers, the materials can be modified in such a way that they become soft and flexible by decreasing their glass transition temperature.
- What are plasticizers & modifiers?
- Plasticizers and Modifiers are part of the Polymer Additive Business Unit and comprise of a wide range of high-quality products under the brand names Mesamoll ®, Adimoll ®, Unimoll ®, Ultramoll ®, K-FLEX ®, Vitroflex ®, Modulast ®, Uniplex ®, Triacetin, Acetine, and Baymod®. Mesamoll ® is a phthalate-free universal monomeric plasticizer.
- Why is plasticizer added to PVC?
- Plasticizer is added to the PVC to boost its flexibility and elasticity. Together with the PVC resin, it is used for wallpapers, flooring, wires and toys. LG Chem produces both general plasticizers and special plasticizers. Electricity such an essential energy that it's hard to find where it's not needed. The degree of ...
