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Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Plasticizers are among the most widely used additives in the plastic industry. They are also usually cheaper than other additives used in polymer processing. Plasticizers are most often used in PVC, the third largest polymer by volume after PP and PE. In turn, PVC is used in a wide range of products. Examples include:
An overview of chemical additives present in plastics: Migration
In plastic materials used in most products the basic polymer is incorporated into a formulary (plastic compound) with different ‘additives’, which are chemical compounds added to improve the performance (e.g. during shaping of the polymer, through injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, vacuum moulding, etc.), functionality and ageing
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Plastic Additives: Polymer Stabilizers, Plasticizers and
During the manufacturing of polymeric materials, such as plastics and rubbers, a number of chemical additives are added to inhibit or retard their degradation or to achieve better product quality. Heat stabilizers, antioxidant, UV absorber, plasticizers and lubricants are the most commonly seen and widely used additives.
- What is a plasticizer chemistry?
- Plasticizers are the most used additives in the plastics industry. They are generally available as non-volatile, colorless liquids. They improve the properties of the polymer. With several plasticizer chemistries available in the market choosing the right one can be daunting. In this guide, you will read more about:
- What is a polymer additive?
- Polymer additives play a crucial role in enhancing the properties and functionality of polymers, such as improving their durability, flame resistance, or UV stability. The selection process involves evaluating various factors, including the specific application requirements, desired performance enhancements, and compatibility with the base polymer.
- 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.
- What are plasticizers used for?
- By reducing intermolecular forces within polymers, plasticizers improve the elasticity and usability of products in numerous industries, from construction to healthcare. Understanding the different types of plasticizers and their respective applications is crucial for selecting the right material for specific industrial and commercial uses.
- How do plasticizers affect polymers?
- Plasticizers are substances which, by virtue of their polar or polarizable structure, weaken the secondary valence forces of polymers. 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.
- Which plasticizers are used in PVC?
- Over 90% of the plasticizers used in thermoplastic polymers are used in PVC. The plasticized polymer market and the plasticized PVC market are largely one and the same although some plasticizer is also used in acrylic polymers, polyurethanes, polystyrene even polyolefins. Some of the major end uses are discussed below.
