PVC technology is constantly evolving and it's essential we stay at the forefront of this technology," explained Duncan Makin,
Vinyl Compounds' Chairman.
Made from virtually 100 percent renewable feedstocks, Dow claims the use of its Ecolibrium Plasticisers in flexible
vinyl compounds may help cable-makers and durable goods OEMs reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40 percent if used instead of traditional diisononyl phthalate PVC plasticisers.
Flexalloy OR compounds are among the many Teknor Apex-developed specialty
vinyl compounds based on ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) PVC polymer, which are said to offer increased strength, abrasion-resistance, and elasticity.
PolyOne plans to extend this restructuring to its
vinyl compounds business in the next year.
TS-767 liquid Ca/Zn stabilizer reportedly provides excellent long-term heat stability and initial color retention in filled
vinyl compounds intended for food handling applications or medical gloves.
To provide these capabilities, Geon custom-engineered its new M-Series
vinyl compounds. These compounds are said to fit the bill in every way, offering design freedom, structural integrity, chemical resistance, and UV stability.
After this acquisition, Georgia Gulf will have capacity of about 2.6 billion lb/yr of PVC resin, 3.1 billion lb/yr of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and 850 million lb/yr of flexible and rigid
vinyl compounds.
Also produces less than half the volume of smoke than typical triaryl phosphates and finds use in wire and cable jackets, vinyl-covered fabric, and general-purpose
vinyl compounds.
Philip Morin, industry manger for engineered vinyl, says the matte finish provides a "dryer, more rubber-like feel" than glossier
vinyl compounds, making the new compounds a good alternative to molded rubber.
A similar trend is occurring in
vinyl compounds, which numbered over 4000 company-wide in 1991 (including different colors) and 2200 today.
Offers aromatic and naphthenic types of petroleum hydrocarbon oils as secondary plasticizers for
vinyl compounds.