WHAT ARE PLASTICISERS?
Plasticisers (US: plasticizers) are colourless and odourless liquids used primarily to soften plastic. Over 85% of all plasticisers consumed in Europe are employed in durable flexible PVC applications, largely for the construction, automotive and wire & cable sectors. Some plasticisers are used in non-PVC applications such as coatings, rubber products, adhesives and sealants.
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DINP listed in US TRI by EPA
On 13 July 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalised a rule that adds a diisononyl phthalate (DINP) including branched alkyl di-esters of 1,2 benzenedicarboxylic acid in which alk...

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Students of today, experts of tomorrow: Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications
Are you a university student interested in innovative solutions and the vinyl value chain? Do you want to contribute to this ever-evolving industry and meet with experts? European Plasticis...

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Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications
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