What about "non-phthalates"? | ExxonMobil Product Solutions
DOTP (DEHT) was developed in 1949 and patented in 1953 by ExxonMobil but never commercialized for a good reason. Because of its poor compatibility with PVC, the company decided NOT to commercialize DOTP (DEHT) and shift its focus to other, more reliable solutions. This resulted in the development of Jayflex DIDP and DINP plasticizers.
Hanwha Solutions' phthalate-free plasticizer Eco-DEHCH offers
Eco-DEHCH is one of the most recognized phthalate-free plasticizer developed by a research team at Hanwha Solutions’ Chemical Division, providing eco-friendly alternative for hazardous dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and less-harmful but less-effective terephthalate like dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP). Adding hydrogen to DOTP plasticizer, Eco-DEHCH
Plasticizers - Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) | S&P Global
The following pie chart shows world consumption of plasticizers: Phthalates accounted for over 55% of world consumption of plasticizers in 2025, down from approximately 60–65% a few years ago; they are forecast to account for 50–55% of world consumption in the coming years. The decrease in market share has largely been due to the following:
Health, Eco Concerns Give Non-Phthalate Plasticizers a Push
DOTP from Eastman has been available for several decades as Eastman 168, and the company claims it is the market-leading non-phthalate plasticizer for PVC, offering performance equal to or better than most non-phthalates. It offers good performance properties, optimal low-temperature flexibility, and non-migration properties.
Eastman 168 Non-Phthalate Plasticizer | Trusted Leader
For highly sensitive applications, Eastman 168 SG non-phthalate plasticizer is an enhanced grade of the industry-leading Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer. Eastman 168 SG is a high-purity product offering the most stringent quality assurance protocols, and customers also gain access to proprietary ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test data.
- Is DOTP a phthalate-free plasticizer?
- DOTP is an organic compound. It is a non-phthalate plasticizer. This colorless viscous liquid used for softening PVC plastics is known for chemical similarity to general purpose phthalates such as DOP, but without any negative regulatory pressure. It is one of the growing phthalate-free plasticizers because of European environmental restrictions.
- Will Hanwha halt production of phthalate-based plasticizer DOP in 2022?
- Given the growing need for observing the ESG mandate around the world, Hanwha Solutions' Chemical Division is seeking to completely halt its production of phthalate-based plasticizer DOP within 2022.
- What is plasticizer phthalate based?
- Plasticizer is a chemical substance capable of making plastics softer, and phthalate is one of the most common materials to achieve it. However, phthalate-based plasticizer has often been blamed for disrupting the hormone system and thus been restricted from toys and furniture.
- 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.
- How does eco-dehch remove phthalate-inducing material?
- Adding hydrogen to DOTP plasticizer, Eco-DEHCH manages to remove phthalate-inducing material from its chemical structure altogether. Only a few industrial leaders acquire the hydrogen-added mixture technology, also known as hydrogenation.
- Can terephthalates be used in water bottles?
- Terephthalates are biological, not active and have zero potential for reproductive effects (hence use in water bottles). The product should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, kept away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk.
