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Plasticizer use in Adhesives and Sealants

Plasticizers are an important component of many adhesives and sealants.  A plasticizer is an additive used to increase flexibility or workability of a polymer system.  Plasticizers typically affect the viscosity, lower the glass transition temperature, and lower the elastic modulus of a product.   Phthalates and terephthalates are an example of effective plasticizer chemistries used in... Read more »