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13 Aug 2025
Infographic on the role of plasticisers in reaching the goals of the EU Green Deal
The EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan is one of the main building blocks of the EU Green Deal. This new action plan targets how products are designed, promoting circular economy processes, sustainab...
13 Aug 2025
Infographic on sustainability in the Flexible PVC industry
With its strong commitment to sustainability while maintaining high performance of flexible vinyl and other applications, the plasticisers industry has been at the forefront of developing sustainable...
13 Aug 2025
Infographic on Flexible PVC in medical applications
Plasticised PVC for outstanding & safe performance in modern healthcare The safety, high performance, low cost and versatility of PVC reduces the risks of life-threatening and healthcare-associate...
12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on Plasticisers factsheets
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12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on the power of many. Different plasticisers for different applications
The power of many. Different plasticisers for different applications
Whenever PVC needs to have high elasticity and flexibility, plasticisers are there to do the job. But, did you know that they can...
12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on Flexible PVC in sports
Flexible PVC in sports
Plastics, and PVC in particular, have become one of the most widely used materials in offices, households and buildings, playing a vital role in our everyday life. In sports...
12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on Flexible PVC in wire and cable
Flexible PVC in wire and cable
Wire and cable are the largest application sector for flexible PVC in Europe. They are widely used to power countless appliances and electrical equipment. From fridges,...
12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on Risk vs Hazard
Risk vs Hazard
Are risk and hazard synonyms? When does a hazard become a risk? How can risks be minimised and avoided?
These two terms are often used to describe the same or similar things, but th...
12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on Flexible PVC in Fashion
Vinyl fashion. From haute couture to protecting lives.
PVC is a thermoplastic often known in its flexible forms and its colourful applications, such as flooring and decorative wallpaper. Besides some...
12 Aug 2025
Fact Sheet on Flexible PVC in outdoor uses
The secret ingredient behind everyone's summer
From trekking in the rainy highlands of Scotland to beaches and barbecues in the torrid south of Spain, each European country has its own set of traditi...
29 Jan 2025
European Plasticisers’ recommendations on grouping approach for the ortho-phthalates
European Plasticisers supports a balanced approach to assessing ortho-phthalates by using all available data and strict rules for filling gaps. This ensures science and data-driven evaluations for the...