Types of plasticisers
What are the different types of plasticisers?
Plasticisers are grouped into several categories based on their chemical composition and how they work. Various industries use different types of plasticisers, each with its own distinct chemical makeup and properties. Some commonly used plasticiser chemistries are phthalates, terephthalates, cyclohexanoates, trimellitates, adipates, benzoates, citrates, and sebacates.
General-purpose plasticisers such as DINP, DINCH, and DOTP are used in applications such as flooring, medical devices, food film wrap, and other high-volume applications. Specialty plasticisers such as DBT, DPGDB, ESBO, and DTDP are used in smaller amounts as complements to a general-purpose plasticiser or in specialty applications such as adhesive formulations and very high-temperature wires and cables.
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Adipates such as diisononyl adipate DINA and diisodecyl adipate DIDA are commonly utilised in applications where there is a need for flexibility at low temperatures.
Citrate-based plasticisers, such as tributyl citrate TBC and acetyl tributyl citrate ATBC, are often used in food-contact and medical applications
Sebacates, like diethyl sebacate (DES) and dimethyl sebacate (DMS), are used in applications requiring low-temperature flexibility, such as automotive interiors and outdoor products.