Plasticizers for the PVC industry are now also available
BASF has launched biomass balanced (BMB) plasticizers based on renewable raw materials under the names Hexamoll DINCH BMB, Palatinol N BMB, Palatinol 10-P BMB and Plastomoll DOA BMB. Instead of fossil resources, the required amount of bio-naphtha or biogas is used. These materials are derived from organic waste or vegetable oils.
Plasticizers for the PVC industry are now also available
BASF now offers part of its plasticizer portfolio based on circular feedstocks. For this purpose, either renewable or chemically recycled feedstock is used at the beginning of the value chain instead of fossil resources. The alternative feedstock is allocated to the sales products according to a mass balance approach.
A highly stable bio-based plasticizer constructed
The current research efforts in the plasticizer industry should focus on finding renewable biomass chemical feedstocks to synthesize non-toxic and effective bio-based plasticizers in order to adapt to the concept of green environmental protection given the scarcity of petroleum resources and the growing emph
Synthesis and properties of a bio-based PVC plasticizer
A novel green plasticizer, acetylated lactic acid 1,6-hexane diester (ALHD), was successfully synthesized based on l-lactic acid, a renewable organic acid from corn starch. Its chemical structure was characterized using FTIR, 1H NMR and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrom
Renewable plasticizer solutions using the mass-balance concept
Join Linda Zellner - VP Innovation, Strategic Markets - at the PVC 2025 virtual event to learn how we can transition to renewable plasticizers in the quickest and most sustainable way. Linda will present Perstorp's chosen approach and discuss why we believe this strategy will be a clear win for brands, consumers, the planet, and the PVC industry.
- Are bio-plasticizers a sustainable alternative to traditional plasticizers?
- Bio-Plasticizers, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plasticizers, enhance PVC's properties while promoting sustainability across various industries due to health concerns.
- Which plasticizer has the best plasticizing effect on PVC and PLA films?
- According to the above Tg results of plasticized PVC and PLA films, the AcMAE-C6 plasticizer exhibited the best plasticizing effect on PLA films as well as PVC films, and this phenomenon seems to be due to the structure of AcMAE-C6 having the best compatibility with both PVC and PLA.
- Is malic acid a suitable raw material for PVC and PLA plasticization?
- Accordingly, malic acid is a good candidate and was chosen as the raw material for PVC and PLA plasticization, as it possesses the ester groups required for compatibility and additional reactions can be performed to add alkyl chains to the molecule.
- Are bio plasticizers environmentally friendly?
- Unlike conventional plasticizers that are petroleum-based, Bio-Plasticizers are sourced from natural materials such as vegetable oils, starches, and fatty acids. They are considered environmentally friendly due to their renewable nature and lower toxicity levels. Why Use Bio-Plasticizers?
- What plasticizers are used for PVC?
- Some of the most common plasticizers that are currently being utilized for PVC are aromatics and aliphatic esters, typically di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dioctyl adipate (DOA). There have been concerns over the use of DEHP, as it negatively impacts human health and the environment .
- What are bio plasticizers?
- What are Bio-Plasticizers?
- Bio-Plasticizers are additives used in the production of plastics to improve flexibility, durability, and processability. Unlike conventional plasticizers that are petroleum-based, Bio-Plasticizers are sourced from natural materials such as vegetable oils, starches, and fatty acids.
