Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Cost: Phthalates which have been used as PVC plasticizers since the earliest days of flexible PVC are both inexpensive and effective. The collapse of oil prices which began in 2015 has further reduced the price of petrochemicals, including phthalate esters.
Plasticizers - Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) | S&P Global - IHS Markit
Published May 2025. Flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) accounts for 80–90% of global plasticizer consumption. Flexible PVC (and thus plasticizers) is found in the following applications: construction (flooring, wall coverings), electrical (wire and cable jacketing), consumer goods (toys, footwear, etc.), packaging, transportation (inside and outside of vehicles), furnishings, and medical uses
Selection of Plasticizers for Coating Formulations
Phthalate-based Plasticizers Di-n-octyl phthalate (DOP) DOP or DnOP is light-colored, low volatility & odorless liquid. It was the most commonly used all-purpose plasticizer, although mainly used for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins. It is insoluble in water & has a low viscosity of 56 mPa.s at 25°C. DOP features:
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
Eastman Plasticizers for PVC
Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer has been safely used in PVC for generations. With proven performance as an alternative to DOP/DEHP and DINP, Eastman 168 can be used for a wide variety of flexible PVC applications. In many cases, our non-phthalate solutions can be a drop-in replacement for traditional phthalates in your manufacturing
