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Some plasticizers have come under increased criticism as a cause for possible health risks in specific applications. Nowadays, there is a clear trend in the market to replace these plasticizers by alternatives with a minimum impact on performance. Among the phthalate-based plasticizers the ortho-phthalates have been restricted in the European Union, and more recently in North America. Goal of this Phthalate Alternatives Center is to provide you with the latest updates on phthalate alternatives being developed and launched on the market; as well as a clear synthesis of performance changes reported on these new products. Here is below the latest technical publications SpecialChem4Polymers has created from selected information sources and renowned experts.
Formulators choose a plasticizer for their formulations based upon different criteria
such as:
- Compatibility with a given polymer
- Effect on processability
- Effect on end-use properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical, etc.)
- Toxicity
- Migration
Considering these requirements SpecialChem4Polymers is continuously selecting solutions to support your phthalate replacement initiatives:
Alternative chemistries include naturally-derived plasticizers (such as vegetable-based products like the Danisco's Grindsted® Soft-N-Safe and the Roquette's isosorbide diester POLYSORB® ID37), BASF's Hexamoll DINCH (Diisononylcyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate), conventional esters (such as adipates and citrates), terephthalates (such as DOTP and DEHT), and alkyl sulfonic ester derivatives. Indeed, these alternatives come with better toxicological
profile and are non-phthalate product. Moreover, they can be easily introduced in
your current formulations and provides similar performance to phthalate plasticizers.
Even if most of the plasticizers that are still used are phthalates, the current health and environmental concerns, is more in favor of phthalate free or phthalate alternative solutions. But it is important to find the right solution in order to achieve the best balance between processing properties, functional characteristics, durability and cost!
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