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Alternatives to LMW Phthalate Plasticizers for PVC: Tips & Solutions

Alternatives to LMW Phthalate Plasticizers for PVC: Tips & Solutions
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 02 Mar 21

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Course Description

Understand what is driving the continued push to replace LMW phthalate plasticizers in industrial use and why they haven't already been replaced.
Implement a well-defined approach by learning which LMW phthalate alternatives are used in particular market segments.

Paul Daniels will discuss different types of plasticizers (vegetable oil derivatives, citrate esters, benzoate/dibenzoate esters, etc.) and how to find the right alternatives that are most compatible with your PVC formulation.

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Paul Daniels has nearly 35 years of experience in plasticizers.

Throughout his career, he has served in both technical and marketing roles, from solving customer problems in processing and end-use performance to manufacturing and developing new plasticizers as well as identifying new markets.

He has authored a number of technical papers and patents and has served on technical committees with various groups for SPI, SPE, Resilient Floor Covering Institute, and the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association.

Since retiring from his latest role as a senior staff chemist with Exxon Mobil, Paul is now a technical consultant and writer.

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Why should you view this course?

Since the advent ofREACH regulationon low-molecular weight (LMW) phthalates, there is an increasedneed to define suitable phthalate alternativesthat satisfy health and environmental concerns. With the wide range of alternatives available, it is easy to get confused when finding the right plasticizer for your PVC formulation.
Join this course to:

  1. Review commercially available alternative plasticizers for PVC (vegetable oil derivatives, citrate esters, benzoate/dibenzoate esters, etc.)

  2. Find the best-suited plasticizer chemistries for your application (flooring & wallcovering, film & sheet, cable, coated fabrics, etc.)

  3. Get advice on screening the right plasticizer when it comes to finding a replacement (key topics of concern…)

Who should join this course?

  • PVC Producers, Compounders & Additive Suppliers, as well as anyone needing support to select alternative plasticizers to meet market and regulatory demands.

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
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Course Outline

The following sections will be covered during this session:

Need to find alternatives to LMW phthalates

  • Demand for phthalates and the gradual shift

Plasticizer chemistries

  • History of plasticizers
  • Classification on the basis of use & mechanical properties: general purpose, fast fusion, permanent plasticizers, etc.

Commercially available alternatives to phthalates

  • Key players and their commercial brands
  • Criteria based on the pros and cons of each chemical class

Plasticizer recommendations for your specific applications

  • Flooring and wallcovering
  • Film and sheet
  • Wire and cable
  • Coated fabrics

Plasticizer screening tests

  • Properties to focus on while selecting

Formulation examples using LMW phthalate replacements

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