The need for flame retardancy in consumer goods is apparent. Each year there are over a million fires in the U.S. alone, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries and billions of dollars in damage. Addition of a flame retardant to items found within building structures or vehicles can help to both slow the rate... Read more »
Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) is an oily, viscous general-purpose PVC Plasticizer with a mild odor. DIDP has a high-molecular-weight phthalate with good permanence and high temperature performance. This makes it a plasticizer of choice in flexible PVC products that call for low fogging. DIDP is also offers good outdoor weathering making it useful in roofing membranes... Read more »
Trioctyl Phosphate (TOF) is a viscous, clear to pale yellow plasticizer with a slight pungent odor. TOF can also be used as a fire retardant and solvent. As a plasticizer, TOF is compatible with many types of polymers such as PVC, PUR, NBR, and SBR. TOF can be used as a component of vinyl stabilizers,... Read more »
Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is a clear and water white plasticizer. Since it is also a flame-retarding plasticizer it has a high boiling point. TBP can be used for cellulose esters, lacquers, plastic and vinyl resins. It is a strong polar solvent that can also be used in the production of solutions of synthetic resins and... Read more »
One of the longest dry spells on record in Germany is causing unexpected problems for chemical manufactures. The dry weather has led to record-low water levels in the Rhine river, a major route of barge traffic. Because of the low water levels, as shallow as 10 inches in many places, most cargo on the river... Read more »
Market outlooks remain positive in the chemical sector as we head into 2018. The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), an economic indicator created by The American Chemistry Council (ACC), showed a small gain in December and rose 3.7 percent in a year’s time. The CAB factors production, pricing, inventory and other indicators present in the market. Chemical... Read more »
Dioctyl adipate (DOA) is most often used as a PVC plasticizer. It imparts good low temperature flexibility, good heat stability, weathering properties, and good electrical properties. It is also compatible with nitrocellulose, ethylcellulose, high-butyryl cellulose acetate butyrate, and many synthetic rubbers. DOA is also commonly used with primary plasticizers, like DOP, to create lubricant basetocks.... Read more »
PVC is often used for electrical cable jacketing due to its excellent electrical insulating properties and dielectric constant. PVC is commonly used in low voltage cable (up to 10 KV), telecommunication lines, and electrical wiring. Basic formulation for the production of PVC insulation and jacket compounds for wire and cable is generally composed of the... Read more »
Mainly used as a nontoxic plasticizer in PVC, cellulose resin and synthetic rubber, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC) is also valued for its biodegradability in nail polishes and other cosmetics. ATBC provides many improvements over di-butyl phthalate in cellulose nitrate films due to its lower volatility, better resistance to yellowing and better adhesion to metals. It... Read more »
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 »
