Research progress of novel bio-based plasticizers and their
Abstract Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been widely used in the world. Petroleum-based plasticizers especially phthalates have been the most common plasticizers used in PVC. However, the global petroleum resources are becoming scarce gradually, and the hygienic requirements for plasticizers are increasing. Owing to the negative impact of petroleum-based plasticizers on human health
Placard biobased plasticizer project showing very promising results
Placard biobased plasticizer project showing very promising results The latest results of the Placard project presented at the EuPC premises on 8 and 9 July show that very good progress is being made. The project aims at producing a new bio-based plasticizer for soft PVC, with a focus on applications in construction.
Highly Flexible Polylactide Food Packaging Plasticized with Nontoxic
Polylactide (PLA) is a promising biosourced and biodegradable polymer substitute for traditional petroleum-based products. Despite its recognized potential, its widespread adoption is restricted by... Highly Flexible Polylactide Food Packaging Plasticized with Nontoxic, Biosourced Glycerol Plasticizers | ACS Applied Polymer Materials ACS
Vanillic Acid as a New Skeleton for Formulating a Biobased Plasticizer
Vanillic acid (VA), an abundant renewable biomaterial derived from lignin, has been employed as a new building skeleton to formulate esters. These esters with different alkyl chains (VA4-C n) were synthesized, characterized, and used as plasticizers for phthalate-free flexible poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC).
A new biobased plasticizer for poly(vinyl chloride) based on epoxidized
PVC plasticization. Their use as main plasticizer or, more often as secondary plasticizers is continually increasing; it is possible to find recent works based on the use of epoxidized vegetable oils derived from linseed oil, castor oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, rubber seed oil, and so on, as plasticizers for vinyl plastisols formulations.13
- Are biobased plasticizers safe?
- Biobased plasticizers, (66−68) such as soyabean oil, castor oil (as examples provide in previous paragraph), cardanol, and isosorbide, can provide safe alternatives based on their hypotoxicity, renewability, degradability, and plasticizing performances. (68) Preventing regrettable substitutions is a considerable challenge for scientists globally.
- Can bio-based plastic be recycled in South Africa?
- South Africa has a mature, well-established mechanical recycling industry that employs tens of thousands of people in the collection, transport and processing of recyclable plastics. This industry would be damaged if bio-based plastic were used in large quantities in South Africa and found their way into the recycling waste-stream.
- Are biodegradable plastic products legal in South Africa?
- At present, South Africa has no legislation and standards to regulate biodegradable plastic products or verify the scientific claims, but there no need for a South African standard. ASTM D6954 is not specific to conditions in any particular country, and it can and should be adopted in its entirety in South Africa.
- Can oxo-biodegradable plastic be made in South Africa?
- Oxo-biodegradable plastic can be made at little or no extra cost by South Africa's existing plastic factories, with no loss of jobs. This technology is currently the only way to protect the environment from plastic which escapes as litter and would otherwise lie or float around for decades.
- Are plastic products safe in South Africa?
- Plastic products are the best way to protect food and water from contamination and to reduce food-waste and food-borne disease. However, South Africa has high levels of visible litter in the open environment, much of which is lightweight packaging that is not economically viable to collect.
- Why are plastic products important in South Africa?
- Plastic products are immensely useful to the people of South Africa, and especially to the poorest, for many thousands of whom the plastics industry also provides employment. Plastic products are the best way to protect food and water from contamination and to reduce food-waste and food-borne disease.
