Plasticizers - Chemical Economics Handbook (CEH) | S&P Global
Overall, phthalates will continue to exhibit modest growth. For example, DINP will experience growth throughout the world. World consumption of phthalate plasticizers is forecast to grow moderatley during 2025–25. Nonphthalate plasticizers are not based on phthalic acid, and have a different chemical structure and toxicological profile.
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Plasticizers – Benefits, Trends, Health, and Environmental
Plasticizers are colorless and odorless esters, mainly phthalates, that increase the elasticity of a material (e.g., polyvinylchloride (PVC)). Plasticizers soften the PVC to make it flexible and bendable. This opens up a huge range of possibilities for new applications. One of the main benefits of plasticizers is the durability they confer onto
Phthalate
Phthalates derived from alcohols with between 1-4 carbon atoms are used as plasticisers for cellulose -type plastics, such as cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate butyrate, with commonly encountered applications including nail polish.
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- What are some common phthalate plasticizers?
- Some common phthalate plasticizers are: Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) also commonly known as (dioctyl phthalate, DOP or diethylhexyl phthalate), historically used in flooring materials, medical devices, myriad consumer products, and high explosives, such as Semtex.
- Are BASF plasticizers suitable for soft PVC?
- Our extensive range of plasticizers for soft PVC includes the right product for your applications. In addition to conventional applications, BASF plasticizers also enable applications in situations with low temperatures, low fogging tolerance and very weather-resistant applications (exposed to UV light or cold).
- What are plasticizers used in PVC & other plastics?
- Plasticizers used in PVC and other plastics are often based on esters of polycarboxylic acids with linear or branched aliphatic alcohols of moderate chain length. These compounds are selected on the basis of many critieria including low toxicity, compatibility with the host material, nonvolatility, and expense.
- What are plasticizers & modifiers?
- Plasticizers and Modifiers are part of the Polymer Additive Business Unit and comprise of a wide range of high-quality products under the brand names Mesamoll ®, Adimoll ®, Unimoll ®, Ultramoll ®, K-FLEX ®, Vitroflex ®, Modulast ®, Uniplex ®, Triacetin, Acetine, and Baymod®. Mesamoll ® is a phthalate-free universal monomeric plasticizer.
- What is a polymer plasticizer?
- Polymer plasticizers or polyadipates are polyesters of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids. BASF manufactures and markets a wide range of polymeric plasticizers as secondary plasticizers or for special purposes. BASF phthalate plasticizers are suitable for many standard applications with soft PVC.
- What applications can BASF plasticizers be used for?
- In addition to conventional applications, BASF plasticizers also enable applications in situations with low temperatures, low fogging tolerance and very weather-resistant applications (exposed to UV light or cold). We've even got the right product for special applications.
