Determination of Plasticizer Content in PVC by FT-NIR

  • Determination of Plasticizer Content in PVC by FT-NIR
  • Determination of Plasticizer Content in PVC by FT-NIR
  • Determination of Plasticizer Content in PVC by FT-NIR
  • Can FT-NIR determine plasticizer content in polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?
  • Broad, overlapping and low intensity peaks usually dominate the NIR spectrum. An experiment was conducted to develop an FT-NIR method for the determination of the plasticizer content in polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is used for many products such as toys, cables and foils.
  • What is the plasticizer content of PVC?
  • The plasticizer content differs depending on the commercial use of the material since the level of plasticizer determines the physical properties of the PVC. The plasticizer used for the material in this study was dioctyl phthalate (DOP). The amount of DOP present in PVC is typically determined by gravimetry after Soxhlet extraction.
  • How accurate is NMR calibration for plasticizer in PVC?
  • Every plasticizer used will require a different calibration. By taking 10 consecutive repeats of the same sample at 35%, the precision of measurement is found to be +/- 0.06%. Figure 2. NMR calibration for plasticizer in PVC.
  • Can FT-NIR spectroscopy improve polyol quality?
  • We have written about the use of FT-NIR spectroscopy for the determination of the hydroxyl value and other critical polyol properties to help improve polyol product quality, verification of the plasticizer content in PVC, and analysis of the density and copolymer content in polyethylene samples.
  • How do you determine plasticizer content?
  • Another way to indirectly determine the plasticizer content is by Near Infrared (linked with chemometric analysis) or by mechanical testing of the product flexibility or hardness. A rapid, easy to operate, easy to calibrate, alternative method is provided by the MQC+ benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analyzer.
  • What is PVC plasticizer used for?
  • PVC is used for many products such as toys, cables and foils. The plasticizer content differs depending on the commercial use of the material since the level of plasticizer determines the physical properties of the PVC. The plasticizer used for the material in this study was dioctyl phthalate (DOP).

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