A.5 Plasticizers and PVC (SL) Morocco

  • A.5 Plasticizers and PVC (SL) Morocco
  • A.5 Plasticizers and PVC (SL) Morocco
  • A.5 Plasticizers and PVC (SL) Morocco
  • Which plasticizers are used in flexible PVC products?
  • The conventional petroleum-derived plasticizers used in many flexible PVC products are phthalate esters (also known as “phthalates”). The literature reported that phthalates represent more than 85% of world plasticizers production, of which 90% is annually used in PVC manufacturing .
  • Is polyvinylchloride plasticized with a natural polymeric plasticizer?
  • da Silva MA, Vieira MGA, Maçumoto ACG, Beppu MM (2011) Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and natural rubber films plasticized with a natural polymeric plasticizer obtained through polyesterification of rice fatty acid. Polym Testing 30:478–484
  • Are plasticisers compatible with PVC?
  • Importantly, plasticisers are not just additives (like pigments or fillers): they are major components that determine the physical properties of polymer products. They are compatible with PVC, have the desired plasticizing efficiency that makes PVC soft and do not easily migrate into air or water.
  • How much plasticizer is consumed in the world?
  • The world plasticizer consumption was around 7.82 million MT in 2017, up nearly 25% over 6 years . Ceresana forecasts that global demand for all plasticizers will increase to about 9.75 million MT in 2024 . Over 90% of the plasticizers are consumed in flexible PVC applications .
  • What is polyvinylchloride (PVC)?
  • Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is a thermoplastic polymer widely used in large applications due to the excellent balance between cost and properties. Due to the environmental and human health concerns of consumption of petrochemical-based plasticizers, the use of bio-based plasticizers has been increasing.
  • How many types of plasticisers are there?
  • There are more than 300 different types of plasticisers of which about 50-100 are in commercial use. The most commonly used are phthalates and adipates. PVC is essentially rigid at normal temperature. This is due to short distances between molecules, that create strong intermolecular forces.

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