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Xiongxing Group is a joint-stock private enterprise specializing in manufacturing new materials. Long pursuit of the management spirit of "customer-oriented", the corporate philosophy of "Truth, Creation, Quality and Efficiency" as well as the firm spirit and courage to be the pioneer.

 

Why Choose Us

High-Speed Production

Our production line contains a variety of professional machines. The machines and factories produce 24 hours a day. Our production lines can cooperate to form an entire production chain.

Rich Experience

We are an experienced PVC film manufacturer, specializing in production films for more than 26 years. So far Xiongxing is divided into 3 independent corporate enterprises.

 

Quality Guaranteed

We have very strict QC systems to check the material quality before production and after production. We visited our main market twice per year and got feedback for improving our technology.

Wide Product Range

Our products include PVC plastic films (Embossed film, Mattress film, Clear Film, Rigid film, etc), PVC PET interior decoration film (wood grain film, cement grain, etc), plastic plasticizers, etc.

 

Definition of Plasticizer
 

A plasticizer is a substance that is added to a material to make it softer and more flexible, to increase its plasticity, to decrease its viscosity, and/or to decrease friction during its handling in manufacture. Plasticizers are commonly added to polymers such as plastics and rubber, either to facilitate the handling of the raw material during fabrication, or to meet the demands of the end product's application. For example, plasticizers are commonly added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which otherwise is hard and brittle, to make it soft and pliable.

 

Features of Plasticizer
DOTP Cable Plasticizer

Non-Volatile Solvents

They have the essential properties of high boiling point and low volatility. These properties are important because if the plasticizer evaporates from a plastic or a film then it will revert to its original brittle condition.

DOTP Wire Plasticizer

Chemical Features

The boiling point of the plasticizers should be above 300°C. In general, the plasticizers must be chemically inert, fast to light, resistant to moisture, non-toxic and non-fuming.

DOTP Plasticizer Oil Tank

Odorless

The plasticizers and plastic materials should not contain any smell or taste, because these are also used for packing food materials or beverages.

DOTP Leather Plasticizer

Stable and Flexibility

Plasticizers should possess basic characteristics, such as, it should be compatible with the polymer, impart flexibility, show permanent retention and be water insoluble and stable in its presence.

 

Types of Plasticizer
 

Phthalates

They are characterized by a particular ease of manipulation and gelation and a high efficiency and volatility; they are among the most used molecules in the field of plasticizers. Phthalates are used, in particular, in the production of electrical cables (also resistant to medium-high temperatures) for machines, electrical appliances, for the construction industry, floorings or metal surfaces.

 

Polymeric plasticizers

Their main characteristic is the high migration resistance (both in contact with oils, fats and hydrocarbons, and with thermoplastic materials), a good resistance to high temperatures and a low volatility. They are used in the production of components for migration-resistant cables, tubes or membranes that come in touch with hydrocarbons, food oils and bitumen.

 

Plasticizers trimellitates

They are characterized by an excellent flexibility at low temperatures and high resistance to higher temperatures; they are molecules primarily used in the production of electrical circuit components, wiring cables, car interiors and machinery components used in the medical and scientific field.

 

Applications of Plasticizers

Coated Fabrics
Fabric makers often use plasticized PVC coatings to make their fabrics stronger, more durable, and weather-resilient. Some industries that use PVC-coated fabrics include the food, agriculture, architecture, sports, lifestyle, and defense industries. The fabrics themselves include tents, outdoor furniture, tarpaulins, and many more.

 

Wire and Cable
Flexible PVC has characteristics that make it useful in the electrical industry. It is an excellent electrical insulator, temperature resilient, and easy to handle. These properties then make it a perfect material for sheltering electrical conductors and insulating fiber optic cables.

Film and Sheeting

The weather-resilient property of flexible PVC makes it a great material for making roofing membranes, swimming pool liners, advertising signs, and many more.

Flooring

The strength of flexible PVC is once again relied upon in making flooring products. Some of these products include durable sheet flooring, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile, and vinyl-backed carpet tile.

Medical Products

Some medical product manufacturers also acknowledge and use flexible PVC to make products like blood bags, biohazard containment structures, IV tubing, and many more.

 

 
How to Store Plasticizer
 

Plasticizer is an important component of many products, but it also poses some challenges for storage and handling. Plasticizer can migrate from the polymer matrix to the surface or to other materials in contact with it. This can affect the performance, appearance, and durability of the product. Plasticizer can also degrade over time due to exposure to heat, light, oxygen, moisture, or microorganisms. This can result in changes in the physical and chemical properties of the plasticizer and the polymer. Therefore, it is essential to store plasticizer properly to ensure its quality and stability. Here are some general guidelines for storing plasticizer:

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Store Plasticizer in a Cool, Dry, Dark, and Well-Ventilated Place
Avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures, humidity, and sources of ignition. Plasticizer can evaporate, oxidize, hydrolyze, or decompose under these conditions.

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Store Plasticizer in Sealed Containers Made of Compatible Materials
Avoid using containers made of metal, glass, or porous materials that can react with or absorb plasticizer. Plasticizer can corrode metal, dissolve glass, or leach out of porous materials.

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Store Plasticizer away from Incompatible Substances
Avoid storing plasticizer near acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, or solvents that can cause chemical reactions with plasticizer. Plasticizer can form hazardous products or lose its effectiveness when mixed with these substances.

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Store Plasticizer according to the Manufacturer's Instructions and Safety Data Sheet
Follow the specific recommendations and precautions for each type of plasticizer. Some plasticizers may have special storage requirements or limitations due to their chemical nature or regulatory status.

 

 

Certifications

We have passed ISO9001, ISO14001, EN7 16, EN14342, SGS, etc.

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Our Factory

 

Our factory covers an area of up to 400,000 m2 and has 37+ production lines to support large-scale production

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Plasticizer

 

Q: Are plasticizers safe?

A: Yes. No other chemical substance has had as much research behind it than plasticizers. Studies related to how they affect the environment, whether phthalates permeate indoor dust, and whether endocrine disruption from phthalate exposure is a factor to be concerned with, have all been performed. The Registration for Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), which is known to be the mots comprehensive and strict safety regulating organization in the world, has determined that nearly all plasticizers are safe, and so has the FDA.

Q: How to ship plasticizers?

A: Plasticizer shipping is as important as the chemicals themselves. This is because the industries where they use plasticizers rarely buy them in packaged bits. That approach would be costly. Instead, they have the plasticizers shipped to them in bulk through chemical tankers, where they can unload them into their reservoirs and put them to use from there. That is the cost-effective way of shipping bulk fertilizers. This shipping method, however, is not without its challenges.

Q: What are plasticizers in food industry?

A: Phthalates are a common ingredient of PVC food packaging items, such as the lining of food containers. These plasticizers are also used in food processing equipment and food preparation materials, such as gloves. Phthalates can leach into food during food processing, preparation, and handling.

Q: What are phthalates?

A: Phthalates are a group of colourless, odourless liquids which are used as plasticisers (or softeners). They are produced by the simple reaction of alcohols with phthalic anhydride and the elimination of water. Both alcohols and phthalic anhydride are well known substances derived from petroleum, which have been in use for a long time. Phthalates have very low volatility, do not readily dissolve in water and are not persistent in the environment. Their principal use is to soften polyvinyl chloride (PVC), also known as vinyl. Plasticised PVC is used in a wide range of durable applications such as flooring and wall-coverings, roofing membranes, electrical cable insulation, automotive applications, medical tubing and blood-bags.

Q: What is the most common plasticizer?

A: The most common plasticisers include esters such as adipates, azelates, citrates, benzoates, ortho-phthalates, terephthalates, sebacates, and trimellitates.

Q: Do plasticizers dissolve in water?

A: Hydrophilic plasticizers dissolve in the aqueous medium when they are added to polymer dispersions and if added in high concentration they can lead to an increase in water diffusion in the polymer.

Q: What is the future of plasticizers?

A: World consumption of other plasticizers (terephthalates, epoxy, aliphatics, trimellitates, polymerics, benzoates, and phosphates) is forecast to grow strongly during 2021–25. For example, terephthalates, trimellitates, and some aliphatics are forecast to grow relatively strongly as they replace phthalates.

Q: How are plasticizers made?

A: Plasticizers are produced by a reaction of an alcohol with an acid such as adipic acid, phthalic anhydride, and so forth. The choice of alcohol and acid will determine the type of ester that can be produced and hence the kind of plasticizer.

Q: What is DEHP?

A: DEHP belongs to a family of chemicals called phthalates, which are added to some plastics to make them flexible.

Q: Can phthalates be absorbed through the skin?

A: Yes. Being lipophilic, phthalates are easily picked up by hands through contact with products such as PVC flooring, personal care products, and plastic toys and subsequently enter to bodies via dermal absorption or hand-to-mouth routes such as finger sucking, nail biting or smoking.

Q: What is DINP?

A: DINP is primarily used as a plasticizer or. softener in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, including vinyl flooring, wire and cable. insulation, coated fabrics, etc.

Q: What is DIDP?

A: DIDP is a phthalate that is mainly used as additives in plastics to make them more flexible. Its structure and applications are very similar to those of DINP. It has been widely used in everyday products, ranging from floorings to shoe soles.

Q: What is the carbon footprint of plasticizers?

A: The carbon footprint of plasticizers, which are substances added to plastics to increase flexibility and durability, can vary depending on the specific type of plasticizer and its production process. The carbon footprint is a measure of the total greenhouse gas emissions, usually expressed in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), associated with the entire life cycle of a product or substance.

Q: Can plasticizers be recycled?

A: Yes, some plasticizers and products containing them can be recycled. However, the feasibility of recycling largely depends on the type of plasticizer, the materials it's used in, and the recycling infrastructure available.

Q: What are the best plasticizers for PVC?

A: General purpose plasticizer [GP] - They provide desired flexibility to PVC, balancing overall quality with low cost. Examples are DIHP, DOP (DEHP), DINP and DIDP. They can be used along with secondary plasticizers to reduce cost. DIDP is 76% less evaporating than DOP.

Q: What are the best plasticizers for flooring?

A: Plasticizer with the highest stain resistance. Its high resin solvation at elevated temperatures, coupled with its tolerance for fillers, makes it the plasticizer of choice for wall coverings and for sheet vinyl floor coverings.

Q: What are low molecular weight plasticizers?

A: In general, low molecular weight plasticizers are liquids which are not chemically bonded to the polymer matrix and, therefore, at room or elevated temperature, they leach out from the polymer matrix.

Q: What are high molecular weight plasticizers?

A: High molecular weight plasticizers are plasticizing agents with larger molecular structures and higher molecular weights compared to conventional low molecular weight plasticizers. These plasticizers are typically used to impart flexibility, softness, and other desired properties to polymers, especially in applications where durability and resistance to migration are crucial.

Q: How do plasticizers affect the melting point of PVC?

A: At process- ing temperatures, plasticizers can have a solvent effect and lower the melting point of PVC crystallites.

Q: What is the difference between internal and external plasticizers?

A: Internal plasticizers either form part of the polymeric backbone itself or are chemically bonded to the polymer backbone, whereas external plasticizers are discrete compounds that are not chemically bonded to the polymer.

Guangdong Xiongxing New Material Co., Ltd. is one of the leading plasticizer manufacturers and suppliers in China. We warmly welcome you to wholesale high-grade plasticizer in stock here from our factory. All custom made products are with high quality and competitive price. Contact us for free sample.

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