Tag: Plasticizer

Product Feature: Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP)

Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) is the diester of terephthalic acid and the branched chain 2-ethylhexanol.  DOTP is a non-phthalate plasticizer and is often used as an alternative to ortho-phthalates, such as DEHP. Industrial Uses Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) is used extensively as a PVC plasticizer.  It is also suitable for applications including film and sheet, calendaring, and... Read more »

Product Feature: Dimethyl Sebacate (DMS)

Dimethyl Sebacate (DMS) is a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, rubber, and vinyl resins. DMS is a large component used in the production of light stabilizers, a softening agent, and solvent for cellulosic resins, synthetic resins, and rubbers. Dimethyl Sebacate is used in Hindered Amines Light Stabilizers (HALS), which are considered the best performing light stabilizers on... Read more »

Product Feature: Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP)

Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) is a clear oily plasticizer with a slight odor and moderate solubility in water. It is a high solvating, fast fusing material with high efficiency that can be used in a variety of resins. BBP is often valued for its low viscosity allowing for processing at low temperatures. BBP can be... Read more »

Product Feature: Tri (butoxyethyl) Phosphate (TBEP)

Tributoxyethyl Phosphate (TBEP) is a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated rubber and nitriles. TBEP is also an alkyl phosphate flame retardant and has good heat stability.  TBEP can be used in applications needing low temperature flexibility such as a leveling agent for acrylic resin-based polishes. TBEP can also be used for emulsions of floor... Read more »

ChemCeed Now Offering Non-Phthalate DINCH Plasticizer

ChemCeed is pleased to introduce the addition of DINCH to its product line. DINCH is a non-phthalate plasticizer that is well suited for PVC applications including flooring, wall coverings, films, hoses, adhesives and sealants. It is non-toxic and SVOC free, making it a prime choice for applications where PVC comes in close human contact. Its... Read more »

Changes in Automobile Parts Could Lead to Increases in Plastics Industry

Since the first automobile was made, back in 1882, manufacturers have been striving to continue to improve and outdo themselves and their competition. Because of this desire for continuous improvement, automobile parts and materials have long been a driving force for change in many different industries with the latest being the plastics industry. According to... Read more »

Specialty Plasticizers: Tributyl Phosphate

Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) is a specialty plasticizer useful in a variety of applications such as coatings, lacquers, ink, as well as plastic and vinyl resins. One of the primary advantages of Tributyl phosphate and other similar Phosphate Ester plasticizers in comparison with Phthalates is that the Phosphate esters have improved fire retardancy properties. While PVC... Read more »

Product Feature: Fatty Alcohols

ChemCeed offers a line of high purity fatty alcohols with chain lengths ranging from C6 to C10. These linear alcohols are insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohols, ether and benzene. With both domestic and imported sources, ChemCeed offers petrochemical-based as well as naturally derived fatty alcohols. These alcohols have a variety of applications such... Read more »

Product Feature: Diundecyl Phthalate (DUP-E)

Diundecyl phthalate (DUP-E) is a linear plasticizer for PVC that is especially suited for applications such as films, vinyl coated fabrics, and electrical wire and cable. DUP-E also has the best low temperature performance in PVC of any phthalate plasticizer. Because of DUP-E‘s relatively low viscosity in relation to its molecular weight and good permanence... Read more »