Sustainability
In 2017, Hanwha Solutions’ Chemical Division successfully commercialized ECO-DEHCH, an eco-friendly plasticizer. Plasticizers help make plastics more flexible and less brittle, but traditional plasticizers can have harmful effects on humans and the environment. ECO-DEHCH addresses these issues and makes plastics safer to handle and recycle.
Hanwha Solutions
Beginning with South Korea’s first successful PVC production in 1966, our PVC business localized production of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) in 2016, improving the quality of our PVC. In 2014, we developed ECO-DEHCH, a premium eco-friendly plasticizer, another first in the nation.
Hanwha Solutions Chemical Division
Eco-friendly Plasticizer Main areas of research: Eco-DEHCH We continuously monitor market trends in eco-friendly products and customer needs. We factor our learnings into research to improve our development of general-purpose eco-friendly plasticizers and plasticizers with specialized functions.
No.1 Eco-friendly biodegradable plastic, bioplastic products
Eco-friendly biodegradable plastic products of KBF (Korea Biofoam) derives from and returns to nature. Plants PLA comes from Lactic acid, which is from annually-renewable plants. Biodegradable & Compostable KBF products return to nature by decomposing into water, carbon dioxide and compost by microbes under the condition of composting.
S. Korean Chemical Companies Accelerating Development of Eco
Lotte Chemical Corp. has been expanding R&D on eco-friendly products and technologies to cope with the green plastic issue. The company is operating an “innovation group” within its research center based on the concept of 5R – reuse, reduce, recycle, replacement and resign.
- Where is phthalate-free plasticizer eco-dehch produced?
- Hanwha Solutions’ Chemical Division announced that it quadrupled annual production of phthalate-free plasticizer Eco-DEHCH. Up to 6.5 tons of it will be produced every year at a petrochemical industrial complex in the southeastern port city of Ulsan, South Korea.
- Is eco-dehch a safe plasticizer?
- Therefore, its use is prohibited in wallpapers, flooring materials, toys and many other products. Dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) plasticizers are used as an alternative, but done so at the expense of product quality. The new eco-friendly plasticizer ECO-DEHCH from Hanwha, however, is not short on quality and it is safe for humans.
- Why should you choose South Korea petrochemical company?
- As South Korea’s leading petrochemical company, we dominate the nation’s industry with high-quality PVC, CA, and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) offered at competitive prices. We are growing into a global green company by increasing product value, enhancing cost competitiveness, and developing eco-friendly products.
- Where is plasticizer made?
- Up to 6.5 tons of it will be produced every year at a petrochemical industrial complex in the southeastern port city of Ulsan, South Korea. Plasticizer is a chemical substance capable of making plastics softer, and phthalate is one of the most common materials to achieve it.
- Are hydrogen-added plasticizers eco-friendly?
- As the production of eco-friendly plasticizers require advanced technology, the barrier to entry is high and its key strengths and strong value proposition assures there is no concern for oversupply. The hydrogen-added plasticizer is currently being manufactured by only two companies in the world: BASF and EVONIK.
- When was PVC first made in South Korea?
- Beginning with South Korea’s first successful PVC production in 1966, our PVC business localized production of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) in 2016, improving the quality of our PVC. In 2014, we developed ECO-DEHCH, a premium eco-friendly plasticizer, another first for the nation.
