Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Plasticizers are among the most widely used additives in the plastic industry. They are also usually cheaper than other additives used in polymer processing. Plasticizers are most often used in PVC, the third largest polymer by volume after PP and PE. In turn, PVC is used in a wide range of products. Examples include:
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- What is a plasticizer based on?
- Charles, A. H. (2000). Modern Plastics Handbook. McGraw-Hill Inc., USA. oil and application as plasticizer. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 21: natural plasticizer based on cardanol for poly (vinyl chloride).
- What are plasticizers used for?
- Over the years, plasticizers have played a major role in the plastic industry as it is used as additives in polymers such as poly (vinyl chloride). Generally, unplasticized PVC has limited ap-plications like pipes, window profiles and siding. This is due to its hard and brittle nature caused by the presence of the Cl-Cl bond.
- Why are bioplasticizers used in the plastic industry?
- For this reason, bioplasticizers have been introduced to the plastic industry due to its low toxicity, leachability, enhanced thermal and mechanical properties and its high compatibility with PVC. The paper also listed the properties of plasticizers, its various applications , and a brief summary of research works that applied plasticizers to PVC.
- What are plasticizers in PVC?
- Poly (vinyl chloride), PVC has extensive applications due to the incorporation of plasticizers on it. Plasticizers are known to make PVC polymers flexible, malleable, and easy to process. The paper addresses a general overview of plasticizers which encompasses the definition, types, ex-amples and sources of it.
- What are chlorinated plasticizers used for?
- Chlorinated plasticizers are mainly used in PVC to improve its processing and enhance its resistance to oil, heat, and flame. These plasticizers are often found in specialized applications like automotive and industrial products.
- What are petroleum based plasticizers?
- The petroleum–based plasticizers include; dioctyl phthalate (DOP), dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), diallyl phthalate (DAP), buytlbenzene phthalate (BBP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), etc. Table 1 gives the list of some common phthalates used in the plastic industry and Figure 1 gives the chemical structure of some petroleum based plasticizers.
