Cargill Plasticizers | Bio-Based Plasticizers | Cargill
Vikoflex Plasticizers. For customized applications, Vikoflex plasticizers provide unique characteristics to help PVC products perform at a greater range.. Cargill’s Vikoflex plasticizer is a bio-based plasticizer that delivers sustainability benefits and is used in custom applications such as plasticization, stabilization, acid scavenging and viscosity.
Eastman Plasticizers for Flooring | PVC Vinyl Flooring
Benzoflex 2088 is a high solvating plasticizer known for its exceptional performance in PVC, polyvinyl acetate and water-based adhesive systems. Benzoflex RF-532 is a benzoate ester specifically designed for resilient vinyl flooring applications. Benzoflex RF-532 is a high solvating plasticizer that may be used in foam, clear or wear
Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Cost: Phthalates which have been used as PVC plasticizers since the earliest days of flexible PVC are both inexpensive and effective. The collapse of oil prices which began in 2015 has further reduced the price of petrochemicals, including phthalate esters.
Uses of Phthalates and Other Plasticizers - U.S. Consumer
General Purpose Plasticizer: Offers the optimized balance of performance and costs Offers flexibility at the lowest cost Provides good low temperature properties and acceptable volatility Can be used with a variety of processing techniques Usable in almost every market segment Specialty Plasticizer: Imparts one or more special properties but may
The end is near for phthalate plasticizers | Healthy Building
The market for toxic plasticizers in building materials is closing. Yesterday, a third major retailer – Menards – announced that it is following Home Depot and Lowe’s leads, and will end the use of phthalate plasticizers in its vinyl floors by the end of 2015. This follows similar actions by the world’s largest flooring manufacturers
- What makes a good plasticizer?
- A good plasticizer must blend uniformly with the PVC matrix, ensuring that it does not phase-separate or lead to inconsistency in the material properties. An effective means to evaluate compatibility is through the analysis of: Solubility: The plasticizer should dissolve in PVC without forming precipitates.
- Are plasticizers and stabilizers changing in the PVC industry?
- For example, PVC plastics have been notorious for their extensive use of multiple hazardous ortho -phthalates as plasticizers and cadmium, lead, and tin as stabilizers. Consequently, the use patterns of plasticizers and stabilizers are changing in the PVC industry, shifting from well-known hazardous substances to alternative ones. (11,12)
- Why are plasticizers important in PVC?
- The presence of plasticizers in the PVC structure will influence different specific physical-mechanical properties, in particular the elastic modulus, the elongation at break, hardness, flexibility at low temperatures. Thanks to their unique properties, plasticizers have become an integral part of many everyday objects.
- Are PVC resins compatible with plasticizers?
- Compatibility between plasticizers and PVC resins is another fundamental aspect that determines the overall performance of the final product. A good plasticizer must blend uniformly with the PVC matrix, ensuring that it does not phase-separate or lead to inconsistency in the material properties.
- What is the best plasticiser for PVC?
- 1- Phthalate Plasticisers (Polymer plasticiser): These are among the most widely used plasticisers for PVC. Typically, polymer plasticisers use phthalate esters to make the material flexible and durable.
- What are the different types of plasticizers?
- Plasticizers can be divided into several categories, including phthalate, non-phthalate, and biobased plasticizers. This categorization impacts their efficacy and regulatory compliance. The choice of plasticizer can influence the final properties of PVC, such as flexibility, tensile strength, and resistance to cracking.
