News & Resources

13 May 2020
European Plasticisers contributed to the update of the Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
The Enzyklopädie der Technischen Chemie, also known as the Ullmann Encyclopedia, is the undisputed reference in industrial chemistry. Generations of chemists have relied on Ullmann's as their prime r...

27 Apr 2020
Infographic on Wires & Cables
25% of the plasticisers produced in Europe are used in flexible PVC wires & cables… the largest application sector for flexible PVC in Europe!
PVC wires and cables keep us connected to the worl...

15 Jan 2020
Call for papers on Plasticisers and / or flexible PVC applications
Hands on vinyl: students of today experts of tomorrow
Are you dealing with plasticisers and/or flexible PVC applications? Do you want to meet with experts from leading chemical companies?
If so, E...

13 Dec 2019
EFSA updated risk assessment concludes that current exposure to five phthalates from food is not a concern for public health
On 10 December 2019, EFSA issued an update of the risk assessment of the phthalates DBP, BBP, DEHP, DINP and DIDP for use in food contact materials. Based on the limited scope of the mandate, the limi...

11 Dec 2019
European Plasticisers welcomes new Chair and Vice-Chair
European Plasticisers will welcome Nigel Sarginson (ExxonMobil) as its new Chairman starting May 1st, 2020. As elected Chairman, he will be taking over from Joachim Tremmel (BASF) who served as Chairm...

02 Dec 2019
The role of PVC in a Circular Economy / Media Field Trip NL-DE
How the industry contributes to a more sustainable society
On November 26th and 27th, 2019, European Plasticisers invited specialised trade media from across Europe to their annual press visit sponso...

25 Oct 2019
PVC4Cables Conference: second edition in Berlin
The 2nd PVC4Cables Conference Innovation and Sustainability for Smart Electrical Systems will take place in Berlin, Germany, on the 7th November, 2019.
The conference will present and debate the st...