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Vinyl Plasticizer Trends Driven by Regulation and Public Perception

SpecialChem / Jun 1, 2011

The effect of indoor air quality (IAQ) of residential houses, public institutions, and even the interiors of automobiles and passenger aircraft on human health is coming under increasing scrutiny and, primarily in Europe, regulation. While various factors affect IAQ, one area European regulators are concerned with is the level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) released from construction products, including flooring, wall coverings, cables, and coated fabrics. Plasticizers and other additives used in flexible PVC for these applications are affected by both regulatory restrictions and public sentiment, as well as performance requirements, and plasticizer suppliers offer a range of solutions to try to meet these needs...

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