Eastman Plasticizers for PVC
Food Contact Status compliant – Eastman DOP plasticizer (Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate) is a light colored, low volatility, odorless liquid. It is the most widely used all-purpose plasticizer offered by Eastman for use with PVC resins. It features good stability to heat and ultraviolet light, a broad range of compatibility, and excellent
Fundamentals of plasticizers | ExxonMobil Product Solutions
What is PVC? PVC has all the attributes needed to make it a widely used polymer. It is: energy efficient: it takes less energy to produce than many alternative plastics 3 cost effective flame retardant – inherent fire safety, due to chlorine durable: applications have long life-span expectancy versatile, printable and paintable
Plasticizers for PVC | POLYNT
About Plasticizers for PVC The plasticizers are organic substances with various characteristics, whose main function is to intercalate the rigid polymer structures of material such as PVC for an easy movement and flexibility, making them more precisely "plastics."
Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
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: Unplasticized PVC (or rigid PVC) is used in applications such as pipes, siding, and window profiles.
PVC Plasticizers | Business & Products | DIC Corporation
Functional Products. Plasticizers are used for the purpose of imparting flexibility to plastics, rubber, and coatings and most are for polyvinyl chloride (abbreviated as PVC below). Flexible PVC using plasticizers can be used in various ways in industrial products and lifestyle products as a material with a flexibility that can be freely adjusted.
- What is a plasticizer in PVC?
- A plasticizer reduces melt viscosity during processing. In PVC products, the glass transition temperature (Tg) and elastic modulus of PVC are also reduced. Liquids are usually called “plasticizers”, whereas solids like nitrile rubbers, compatible polyesters and some polyacrylates are called plastifiers or flexibilizers.
- Which PVC products are softened by plasticisers?
- PVC products which are softened by plasticisers are called soft (flexible) PVC products. In Europe, about 30 % of the total PVC resin production is used for flexible PVC products. Importantly, plasticisers are not just additives (like pigments or fillers).
- What plasticisers are used for PVC?
- These plasticizers account for about 80% of all plasticisers used for PVC. Apart from these three, adipate plasticisers for low temperature resistance and trimellitate plasticisers for heat resistance are used to meet specific requirements.
- 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.
- Are plasticizers compatible with PVC?
- The molecular structure of plasticizers largely determines their effectiveness and compatibility with PVC. Plasticizers typically consist of large molecules that are capable of inserting themselves between PVC chains. This insertion effectively reduces intermolecular forces, allowing the PVC to become more flexible.
- What are the different types of PVC plasticizers?
- 1. General purpose plasticizer [GP] - They provide the desired flexibility to PVC, overall balancing quality with a low cost. Examples are DIHP, DOP (DEHP), DINP and DIDP. They can be used along with secondary plasticizers to reduce the cost. DIDP evaporates 76% less than DOP.
