Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Plasticizers increase the flow and thermoplasticity of a polymer by decreasing the viscosity of the polymer melt, the glass transition temperature (Tg), the melting temperature (Tm) and the elastic modulus of the finished product without altering the fundamental chemical character of the plasticized material.
FDA Limits the Use of Certain Phthalates in Food Packaging
The FDA revoked authorizations for the food contact use of 23 phthalates and two other substances used as plasticizers, adhesives, defoaming agents, surface lubricants, resins, and slimicides.
The PeeZee Post - Eastman Chemical Company
Consumers and regulatory agencies are demanding non-phthalate plasticizers in the flooring market, so large retailers and manufacturers, including Menards, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Lumber Liquidators, are making the switch.
Dibenzoate Plasticizers Offer a Safer, Viable Solution to
Dibenzoate plasticizers are highly solvating monomeric plasticizers that decrease processing times and lower processing temperatures. In addition, they offer superior resistance to extraction by solvents such as kerosene, cotton seed oil and soapy water. From a health and environmental perspective, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) listed
Risk Management for Phthalates | US EPA
This notice allows EPA the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity. October 23, 2014: EPA updated its list of Work Plan chemicals for assessment by adding a group of phthalates, among other chemicals, for evaluation. The update reflects new data on chemical releases and potential exposures.
- Are oligomeric isosorbide esters a renewable resource plasticizer for PVC?
- Bo Y, Min NH. Oligomeric isosorbide esters as alternative renewable resource plasticizers for PVC. J Appl Polym Sci. 2011;119:2400–7. Zhang L. Market status and prospect of citric acid ester plasticizer.
- What is the future direction of plasticizer industry in China?
- The future direction of the plasticizer industry in China must be based on principles of resource saving, green, low carbon, environmental friendliness, and safety to adjust the industrial structure and promote technological innovation.
- Is citrate ester a new environmental friendly plasticizer in China?
- Jiang PP, Cong MB, Zhang DP, et al. Accelerate the research and application of citrate ester, a new environmental friendly plasticizer in China. Plast Addit. 2003; 4 (5):1–8. Rodrigo N, Monica PP, Myriam GT, et al. Phthalate plasticizers covalently bound to PVC: plasticization with suppressed migratio.
- Are plasticizers environmentally friendly?
- Non-toxic, green plasticizers for use in electrical insulation, food packaging, and medical devices, as well as new plasticizers with superior resistance to oil, extraction, and migration, have been developed and employed continuously. Environmentally friendly plasticizers have attracted wide attention.
- How can plasticizer industry expand international market shares?
- The technological level and product competitiveness need to be improved to expand the international market shares and enable adequate space for our plasticizer industry. In 2016, Zhiyu Zhao from Qingdao University of Science and Technology carried out the “Investigations of Production of Environmentally Friendly DEHCH” .
- Why are plasticizers important for synthetic resin processing?
- Plasticizers are necessary additives for synthetic resin processing to improve the processibility. The current production volume of synthetic resins reaches 9.6 million tons per year, making China one of the major plastics production and consumption countries in the world.
