Plasticizer Migration? - FineWoodworking
Mist with a little water from a spray bottle helps. Back and forth 2 or 3 times. Wipe it off and see how it looks.--That would be my first approach. It will bring out more shine than originally there, but the damage will hopefully disappear. Perhaps the legs of the desk would be suitable for testing if it's a lacquer finish.
The Craftsman: Table Leaf with Plasticizer Damage - Blogger
Usually the only way to fix plasticizer damage is to completely strip and refinish the table. But before we took that step we tried a less extensive procedure, just in case. In this situation it was enough. We began by removing the top layers of the table's finish where the damage was.
repair advice needed about wood table damaged by plastic cover - Houzz
There is no saving the damaged finish, it must be removed. What repair is needed depends upon the extent of damage. If it is not too deep some light abrasion to the surface will remove the damaged finish and leave undamaged finish. In (more or less) increasing order of aggressiveness: - Stain removal cloths - Polishing compound
Selecting Plasticizers for Adhesives and Sealants
Another method of classifying plasticizers is based on their performance such as: General-purpose plasticizers; High-performance plasticizers ; Specialty plasticizers; Today, phthalates remain the most popular choice because they usually provide the best all-round performance and they are low in cost. However, phthalates are suspected carcinogens.
Plasticizers - Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) | S&P Global - IHS Markit
Mainland China is the singlelargest plasticizer market in the world, accounting for over half of world consumption in 2025; it also has the highest forecast consumption growth during the next few years, spurred by increased plasticizer consumption in goods for both domestic and export markets.