Plasticizers are additives used to increase the flexibility and durability of plastic products. Phthalate plasticizers have been widely used due to their effectiveness, but they are also known to disrupt hormonal systems, potentially causing health issues, and can persist in the environment by contaminating water and soil. As a result, many industries have moved towards using non-phthalate and bio-based plasticizers, which provide similar performance while reducing the associated risks. These alternatives are used in a variety of products, such as children’s toys, food packaging, medical devices, paints, textiles, printing inks, rubber, and cables.
| Category | Chemical Name | Feature | Application |
| Trimellitate | Tris-2-ethylhexyl trimellitate (TOTM) | – Excellent performance in heat, oil, migration and water resistance | – High temperature PVC wire & cable insulation
– Gasket product |
| Terephthalate | Dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP/DEHT/DEHTP) | – A non-phthalate and environmental friendly plasticizer for general purpose
– Low plastisol viscosity – Less volatile than DOP – Low temperature flexibility – good resistance to migration into nitrocellulose furniture finish |
– Toy and childcare product
– Wire & cable Insulation – PVC sheet, film – Carpet backing, Wall covering and Vinyl flooring |
| Other ester | 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3 pentanediol di-isobutyrate (TXIB) or Ruanta C16 | – Low volatility
– Low viscosity for smooth production – Low migration ensuring product stability – transparent for high-quality final products. |
Flooring, adhesives and sealants, toys |
| Epoxy ester | Epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO หรือ EPO) | Increases stability, crack-resistant, non-toxic. | Automotive parts, food packaging films. |
| Adipate | Di-2-ethylhexyl adipate (DOA) | – Low temperature resistance
– Good for viscosity stability |
– A primary plasticizer intended for use in clear PVC, Film for packaging, Gaskets for cold weather applications and flexible vinyl strips used in cold room doors
– A secondary plasticizer to augment the low temperature performance of GP phthalates or to reduce the viscosity of plastisols |
| Citrate | Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC), Tri-n-butyl citrate (TBC) | – Low volatility
– good flexibility. |
Food packaging, toys, personal hygiene products. |
| Benzoate | Diethylhexyl Benzoate (DEHB) | – Low volatility
– low viscosity for easy mixing – low migration ensuring product stability. |
Plastics and films, paints and coatings, cosmetics. |
| Category | Chemical Name | Feature | Application |
| Trimellitate | n-Octyldecyltrimellitate (TOTM 810) | – Low temperature flexibility.
– Resistance to oxidative degradation at high temperatures. – Low migration |
– Higher temperature PVC wire & cable insulation.
– Gasket product – Cable harness |
| Phthalate | Dialkyl(C10-13) phthalates (Soplas 124) | – Low volatility
– Non-fogging performance – Balance of heat stability and low temperature flexibility |
– Automotive
– Wire and Cable |
Whether you choose phthalate, non-phthalate, or bio-based plasticizers, we offer a wide range of options to meet your needs. For more information on our products, visit our website at www.southcitypetrochem.com. If you have any questions, contact us at 027171730-48, email info@southcitypetrochem.com, or Line ID: @southcitypetrochem. We are ready to help you choose the right plasticizer for your products. We look forward to being part of your success.
South City Petrochem Co., Ltd.
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