A Strategy for Nonmigrating Highly Plasticized PVC
Phthalate esters are still the most powerful plasticizers and dominate the plasticizer market due to their great plasticizing effect and low-cost, although phthalate plasticizers can migrate to
Plasticizers for the PVC industry are now also available based on
These materials are derived from organic waste or vegetable oils. Biomass balanced plasticizers have a lower carbon footprint than the conventional ones and help save fossil resources. Both, BASF’s mass balance approach and BMB plasticizers are certified according to REDcert 2. Ccycled TM plasticizer based on chemically recycled feedstock
Plasticizer product range for a sustainable business
Continual improvement and rigorous testing ensure that our future-orientated products con- tribute to the sustainability of our customers’ businesses. BASF PLASTICIZERS PRODUCT RANGE AT A GLANCE HEXAMOLL DINCH 6 HexamollDINCH – on the market since 2002 BASF has already invested more than 7 million in toxicological research for Hexamoll DINCH.
Plasticizers – Benefits, Trends, Health, and Environmental Issues
ECPI is one of the founding members of VinylPlus, the sustainability program of the European PVC industry. VinylPlus is a voluntary initiative started in 2000 that seeks to improve the way PVC is produced across a number of key areas. For example, VinylPlus aims to recycle 800,000 tons of PVC a year by 2025.
Structure‐Performance Guided Design of Sustainable Plasticizers
After the poly- olefins polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), PVC is accounted for the third-largest share of European production volume of plastics in 2018. [3a]PVC has a wide range of applications as its properties can be modified by additives. [4]
- Is PVC plastisol a sustainable material?
- It was concluded that PVC plastisol containing non-toxic plasticizer and less than 5 ppm free vinyl chloride monomer is an eco-efficient material which, when responsibly managed from cradle to grave, provides sustainable benefits to the society. 1. Introduction
- 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.
- Why should companies invest in plasticizer technology?
- Companies should invest in research and collaboration to explore uncharted territories in plasticizer technology, potentially redefining the standards of PVC applications. Future challenges will require a proactive and informed approach to ensure that PVC and its plasticizers can adapt to an evolving industrial landscape.
- Are plasticizers good for PVC?
- PVC is favored for its durability, lightweight nature, and resistance to wear and tear. However, its inherent rigidity can be a limitation. This is where plasticizers come into play, providing flexibility and versatility to PVC products. Polyvinyl chloride is a synthetic polymer made from the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomers.
- Are PVC plastics a consumer of plastic additives?
- In comparison to other plastics, PVC plastics are the primary consumers of plastic additives (Juanlin, 2012; Liuchen, 2010; Report, 2023; Wenguang, 2008), accounting for over 80 % of plasticizers and heat stabilisers (Alaee et al., 2003). Consequently, PVC plastics and their associated additives were selected as the central focus of this research.
- How many plastic additives are there in PVC plastics in China?
- This study documents the material metabolism of 34 plastic additives in PVC plastics in China during 2020 and evaluates the trends when both environmental and economic benefits from these additives are optimized.
