Two Phthalate-Free PVC Plasticizers Stand Out in New Report
The Healthy Building Network (HBN) has released a research brief, Phthalate-free Plasticizers in PVC, that describes six alternatives to phthalate plasticizers. Phthalates are semi-volatile organic compounds used in PVC building products to provide flexibility and other performance characteristics (see The PVC Debate: A Fresh Look ).
Environmentally-friendly PVC Plasticizers (Non-phthalate
This page is DIC (formerly Dainippon Ink and Chemicals) 'Environmentally-friendly PVC Plasticizers (Non-phthalate Plasticizers)'. DIC is working to develop plasticizers (non-phthalate) that accommodate usage restrictions for Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and food utensils, containers and packaging, and toys. Examples of major applications and representative product numbers of non-phthalate
Health, Eco Concerns Give Non-Phthalate Plasticizers a Push
This general-purpose non-phthalate boasts high efficiency and requires less plasticizer in most formulations. Low migration and volatility, along with excellent UV stability, are claimed. It is also said to blend faster and easier with PVC than most other plasticizers, which reduces processing time. Perstorp is seeking food-contact approvals.
Bio-Based, Phthalate-Free Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticizer
A phthalate-free PVC plasticizer based on vegetable oils can be manufactured using a single reactor synthesis which drastically lowers complexity. Due to the low price of the feedstock, the plasticizer can be manufactured at the same price with similar performance compared to the most commonly used, banned phthalate, dioctyl pthalate.
New phthalate-free plasticizer gives flexible PVC an
Article-New phthalate-free plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental edge Pevalen Pro initially will be available with up to 40% renewable content, with the long-term potential of becoming fully renewable, said Perstorp (Malmo, Sweden). Clare Goldsberry| Jun 30, 2025
- Are plasticizers phthalate-free?
- nyl phthalate (DINP).Key FindingsHBN identified six phthalate-free plasticizer types, three synthetic and three bio-based, in use i ommercial PVC building products. The available data suggest that non-phthalate plasticizers present fewer hu
- Why are plasticizers used in PVC building materials?
- Chloride (PVC) building materials. Plasticizers are added to PVC to make it flexible, but since they are not tightly bound to the PVC molecul s, they migrate from PVC products. Phthalates, the most commonly used plasticizers in PVC, are known endocrine disruptors – chemicals that interfere with hormone signaling, which is especially criti
- How to choose a plasticizer?
- The choice of the plasticizer is dependent on the requirements that have to be met for the final product and the conditions around that product’s use. This may include low volatility, high permanence, low temperature flexibility, flame retardancy, high thermal stability and saponification resistance.
- How are plasticizers classified?
- Plasticizers are classified according to their molecular structure into monomeric or polymeric types. The choice of the plasticizer is dependent on the requirements that have to be met for the final product and the conditions around that product’s use.
- How can plasticizers be used to make polymers soft and flexible?
- By adding plasticizers to compatible polymers, the materials can be modified in such a way that they become soft and flexible by decreasing their glass transition temperature. Plasticizers are classified according to their molecular structure into monomeric or polymeric types.
- Why is PVC toxic?
- e monomer, and hydrogen chloride.bAlso exacerbating PVC’s toxicity throughout its lifecycle are toxic additives such as heavy metal stabilizers, which are required to keep PVC from breaking down during manufacture and use, and phthalate plasticizers, which
