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The 5 W's of Phthalate Alternative Plasticizers

Canada Colors and Chemicals Limited – Apr 20, 2016

Non-phthalate plasticizersPlasticizers are widely used in our everyday life. We are surrounded by PVC applications all the time, whether we are in our car, our house or our office. In consideration of the increasing awareness around the negative effects of ortho-phthalate products, and with the tightening of national and international regulations, phthalate alternative plasticizers are becoming more widely used.

Read on & explore:

  • What are the commercially available phthalate alternatives?
  • Why switch to phthalate alternatives?
  • Where are phthalate alternatives used?
  • When would you use phthalate alternatives? What are common applications?
  • Who can offer you more information regarding phthalate alternatives?

2 Comments on "The 5 W's of Phthalate Alternative Plasticizers"
Scott B May 20, 2016
Compatibility of terephthalates can be very similar to orthophthalates with some formulation work. DEHT is now the third largest general purpose plasticizer in the world.
Gnana Reuben A Apr 29, 2016
Great article promoting non-phthalate plasticizers!

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