BASF introduces VALERAS, a new brand for its plastic
VALERAS includes BASF’s existing plastic additives that bring a significant sustainability value to plastic applications by improving durability, saving energy, reducing emissions, and promoting biodiversity. The VALERAS portfolio will continuously evolve to support customers from the plastics industry on their sustainability journey.
Nurdles: Tiny building blocks of consumer plastics & a
Nurdles, small plastic pellets about the size of a lentil, are the pre-production building blocks for nearly all plastic goods, from bottles to car parts. Approximately 335 million tonnes of nurdles are used each year to manufacture consumer plastics. While the X-Press Pearl disaster brought nurdle pollution to the world’s attention, this
Plasticizers – Benefits, Trends, Health, and Environmental
Plasticizers are colorless and odorless esters, mainly phthalates, that increase the elasticity of a material (e.g., polyvinylchloride (PVC)). Plasticizers soften the PVC to make it flexible and bendable. This opens up a huge range of possibilities for new applications. One of the main benefits of plasticizers is the durability they confer onto
PVC Plasticizers and Stabilizers Following Safer Sustainable
PVC Plasticizers Overview Plasticizers are for, the most part, phthalate-based ester additives that impart elasticity to PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride) to soften it, make it flexible and bendable for application development purposes.
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PVC Additives Kanli Chemicals offers range of additives for PVC industry specially Stabilizer, lubricant, Plasticizers and fillers. And also we have range of plasticizers, specially environmental friendly phthalate free plasticizers. Lead base (Pb) One pack stabilizer Individual Stabilizers (TBLS, DBLS, PbO) Lead Stearate Calcium Stearate
- How do plasticizers affect the performance of PVC products?
- Plasticizers influence the flexibility, workability, and durability of PVC products. Choosing the right type of plasticizer can enhance the performance characteristics of PVC while also addressing environmental and health concerns.
- What is the landscape of plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?
- The landscape of plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is evolving rapidly. As the awareness of environmental and health implications increases, innovation in this area becomes crucial.
- What is a stabilizer in PVC plastic?
- Stabilizers are a key central additive in PVC plastic formulations. Flexible PVC materials are built upon liquid mixed metal soaps that are the most commonly used stabilizers.
- What are plasticizers used for?
- These characteristics make PVC a versatile material used across numerous industries, from construction to healthcare. Plasticizers serve as essential additives in enhancing the performance of PVC. By reducing the glass transition temperature, they enable products to maintain functionality under various conditions.
- Are bio-plasticizers a sustainable alternative to traditional plasticizers?
- Bio-Plasticizers, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plasticizers, enhance PVC's properties while promoting sustainability across various industries due to health concerns.
- Are plasticizers harmful to the environment?
- Some may not immediately appear hazardous but could pose risks over time. Additionally, the environmental impact of plasticizers during PVC disposal requires greater scrutiny. Investigating the fate of plasticizers in natural ecosystems remains an essential aspect for future studies.
