FAQs | Coatings | Eastman
What is the difference between Eastman 168 and Eastman 168-CA? Both products are bis(2-ethylhexyl)-1,4 benzenedicarboxylate and are very good alternatives to orthophthalate plasticizers. Eastman 168-CA also contains an antioxidant that is 1,1,3-tris (2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-t-butyl phenyl) butane. This antioxidant enables use in 60° wire.
Plasticizers for Coating Formulations | Eastman Plasticizers
Coatings Eastman plasticizers help maintain proper flow properties and improve film formation and weatherability in coatings. They work by reducing film formation temperature, elasticizing coatings, and lowering the Tg of polymers.
Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer
Excellent viscosity stability is achieved when using Eastman 168, DINP, and 711P. Figure 4 shows the Severs viscosities of the plastisols. At high-shear rates, the Eastman 168non-phthalate plastisol exhibits viscosities very similar to DOP plasticizer. This considerably reduces the amount of work required to change from DOP to Eastman 168 in
Plasticizers in Paint & Coatings: Uses, Types and Selection
DIOP is like DOP, an all-purpose plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, rubbers, cellulose plastics, and polyurethane. Di-iso-nonyl phthalate (DINP) & Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) DINP & DIDP are low-cost plasticizers that have been widely used in coating formulations.
A Viable and Sustainable Alternative to Dioctyl Sebacate
Sebacic acid, also known as decanedioic acid, is a useful building block for plasticizers and polymers. The most well-known polymer derived from sebacic acid is polyamide (PA 6.10). Sebacic acid is produced on an industrial scale mainly from castor oil, which is a biobased raw material.
- What are the benefits of Eastman plasticizers?
- Eastman’s plasticizers provide important benefits, including good fusion profiles, low-temperature flexibility and excellent heat stability, for both general-purpose and specialty applications.
- What types of plasticizers does Eastman offer?
- Eastman also offers a comprehensive range of polymeric plasticizers for use in applications that require very low plasticizer migration and/or extended product durability. Discover how our plasticizers can expand your capabilities today. Our extensive product line has a range of options to meet your plasticizer needs.
- Which plasticizers are used in coatings?
- Commonly used plasticizers in coatings are: DINCH (dicarboxylate) and more. Plasticizers may be solvents or non-solvents to the binder. For example, NC is soluble in plasticizers such as di-butyl phthalate (DBP), di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP), di-octyl phthalate (DOP) & tricresyl phosphate.
- Can plasticizers be used in coating formulations?
- For natural products or hard polymers of poor processing, the option is the external use of plasticizers in the coating formulations. Plasticizers interact physically with the polymer binder molecule, without a chemical reaction and form a homogeneous system.
- Do you need a reliable plasticizer manufacturer?
- From homes and cars to the office and children's toys, plasticizers are in countless products. They enhance product flexibility and performance, providing added value. However, when it comes to your application, you need more than just any plasticizer. You need a reliable plasticizer manufacturer.
- What chemicals are used to plasticize PVC?
- The class of chemicals called " phthalates " are the most commonly used plasticizers. They are colorless & odorless liquids, manufactured in large quantities. In Europe, more than 90% of the total volume phthalates are produced & used to plasticize PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to make flexible PVC products.
