Products in Building Materials: Plasticizer

Acronal® 4F Heated is a versatile liquid plasticizer and binder from the polyacrylate chemical family. Specifically formulated for compatibility with wood substrates, it serves as both a plasticizer and binder, offering flexibility and adhesion. This transparent liquid product is designed for heated applications, ensuring ease of use and efficient integration into various processes. Whether applied in wood-related industries or other sectors, Acronal® 4 F Heated demonstrates its effectiveness as a reliable solution for enhancing the properties of materials while maintaining transparency.

WACKER® Plasticizer 100 is a colorless, clear, and odorless liquid with a density of approximately 0.96 g/cm³ at 25°C. It is not soluble in water. This product is commonly used in silicone sealants. WACKER® Plasticizer 100 serves as a raw material for the production of RTV-1-silicone rubbers.

Evonik Modifier 705 refers to SiH-terminated polydimethyl siloxanes utilized as plasticizers in addition-curing silicones. Due to their difunctional structure, these products do not crosslink but extend the chains of vinyl-terminated silicone polymers (Polymer VS). The use of these modifiers reduces crosslinking density and, consequently, the elastomer's hardness.

GENIOSIL® XM 20 represents a new line of silane terminated polymers that serve as reactive diluents in moisture-curing formulations. This technology encompasses the renowned Wacker portfolio. GENIOSIL® XM 20 falls under the category of alpha chemistry. It finds application in building and construction adhesives.

GENIOSIL® XM 25 represents a new line of silane terminated polymers that serve as reactive diluents in moisture-curing formulations. This technology encompasses the renowned Wacker portfolio. GENIOSIL® XM 25 falls under the category of gamma chemistry. It finds application in building and construction adhesives.

DeCAL 2097 45% is an anionic superplasticiser based on polycarboxylate technology, known for its extremely high efficiency as a high range water reducer. Its key function makes it suitable for various applications, such as mortars, concretes, self-levelling systems, adhesives, and grouts. With its high deflocculation effect, DeCAL 2097 can maintain the dispersed state for longer periods compared to conventional plasticisers.

DeCAL 2097 is an extremely high efficiency anionic superplasticiser based on polycarboxylate technology. DeCAL 2097 has applications in mortars, concretes, self-levelling systems, adhesives and grouts. DeCAL 2097 has a very high deflocculation effect which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods as compared to conventional plasticisers.

DeCAL 2099 is an anionic superplasticizer that has been modified with polyacrylate to achieve maximum efficiency. It is highly suitable for use in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. Compared to conventional plasticizers, DeCAL 2099 has a significantly higher deflocculation effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods.

DeCAL 2098 is an anionic superplasticizer that has been modified with polyacrylate to achieve maximum efficiency. It is highly suitable for use in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. Compared to conventional plasticizers, DeCAL 2098 has a significantly higher deflocculation effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods.

DeCAL 9112 is a synthetic polymer and plasticizer agent developed to impart permanent flexibility and elasticity to water-based textured coatings. DeCAL 9112 is compatible with the most commonly used additives in formulations at low and high PVC. It is suggested for indoor and outdoor applications.

DeCAL 2094 is an extremely high-efficiency anionic superplasticizer based on polycarboxylate technology. It is a high-range water reducer used in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. DeCAL 2094 has a very high deflocculation effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods compared to conventional plasticizers.

DeCAL 2096A is an anionic superplasticizer that has been modified with polyacrylate to achieve maximum efficiency. It is highly suitable for use in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. Compared to conventional plasticizers, DeCAL 2096A has a significantly higher deflocculation effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods.

DeCAL 9113 is a plasticizer agent developed to impart permanent flexibility and elasticity to water-based textured coatings and sealants. It is compatible with the most commonly used additives in formulations at low and high PVC. DeCAL 9113 is a polymeric plasticizer designed to impart permanent flexibility and elasticity.

DeCAL 2096 is an anionic superplasticizer that has been modified with polyacrylate to achieve maximum efficiency. It is highly suitable for use in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. Compared to conventional plasticizers, DeCAL 2096 has a significantly higher deflocculation effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods.

DeCAL 2095 is an anionic superplasticizer that has been modified with polyacrylate for maximum efficiency. It is highly suitable for use in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. Compared to conventional plasticizers, DeCAL 2095 has a significantly higher deflocculation effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods.

DeCAL 2094+ is an extremely high efficiency anionic superplasticizer based on polycarboxylate technology. Its key function is as a high range water reducer. DeCAL 2094+ has applications in mortars, concretes, self-leveling systems, adhesives, and grouts. It has a very high deflocculating effect, which allows it to maintain the dispersed state for longer periods compared to conventional plasticizers.

ProFlex 9S Reactive Plasticizer serves as an effective plasticizer for melamine and various other resins, contributing to enhanced stability, flexibility, and flow properties of these materials. Its applications extend to low-pressure melamine formaldehyde laminates, urea formaldehyde resins, and as a reactive plasticizer in epoxy, polyurethane, and melamine-based resins. Systems treated with ProFlex 9S exhibit improved resistance to oils, solvents, and moisture. Additionally, in coatings, it imparts fungicidal activity.

Santicizer® Platinum P-1700 is a proprietary, non- phthalate plasticizer designed for use in multiple polymer systems such as PVC, latex, polyurethane, and polysulfide to name a few. Santicizer® Platinum P-1700 is a high solvating, fast fusing plasticizer. Santicizer ® Platinum P-1700 shows characteristics of excellent permanence, resistance to exudation and extraction and has very low volatility compared to others in the market.

Santicizer® 2148 is a non-halogen, low-smoke, alkyl aryl fire retardant plasticizer used in multiple polymer systems. This plasticizer is recommended for applications where there is a need to reduce the risk of fire and smoke. This versatile additive is specifically designed to offer improved smoke suppression.

Santicizer® 141 is a fast-fusing, non-halogen, fire retardant plasticizer used in multiple polymer systems. This plasticizer is recommended for applications where there is a need to reduce the risk of fire. This versatile additive has FDA clearances making it an option for applications that involve indirect food contact. In PVC, Santicizer® 141 acts as a high solvating plasticizer, offering performance, faster fusion and high plasticizing efficiency. Santicizer® 141 is also used as a lubricant additive, hydraulic fluid, and rubber processing aid.

Santicizer® 154 is a liquid, non-halogen, triaryl phosphate ester fire retardant plasticizer used in multiple polymer systems. This plasticizer is similar to tricresyl phosphate in performance properties, but without the neuro-toxicity associated with ortho-cresol materials. Within the Santicizer® family of plasticizers, Santicizer® 154 offers the best fire retardant properties. Santicizer® 154 is a great option in many applications where fire resistance is paramount, but plasticization is not a key property or where plasticization may need to be compensated for.

Santicizer® 278 is a fast fusing, benzyl phthalate plasticizer designed for use in multiple polymer systems and applications. This plasticizer is a high molecular weight alkyl benzyl phthalate that has compatibility in many polymer types, particularly in PVC. Santicizer® 278 is extremely permanent. It resists exudation and extraction and has very low volatility. Additionally, Santicizer® 278 has shown sound dampening benefits, and has benefits in wet applications of paint.

Santicizer® Platinum P-330 is a non-phthalate, primary plasticizer with high performing product characteristics meant to outperform existing general purpose plasticizing alternatives. This plasticizer has some high solvating character to boost compatibility and plasticizing efficiency in multiple polymer systems. This product is highly recommended for PVC application where fast fusing would be a benefit.

Santicizer® 261A is a fast fusing, benzyl phthalate plasticizer designed for use in multiple polymer systems and applications. This plasticizer is a C7-C9 alkyl benzyl phthalate that has compatibility in many polymer types, particularly in PVC.

Santicizer® Platinum P-1400 is a proprietary, non- phthalate plasticizer designed for use in multiple polymer systems and applications. This material can be used in polymers systems including PVC, latex, polyurethane, and polysulfide to name a few. Santicizer® Platinum P-1400 can be used in many applications including foams, sealants, calendering, plastisols, extrusion and films.

Santicizer® Platinum G-2000 is an efficient bio-based primary plasticizer that offers excellent heat stability, enhanced processability, and lower volatility than traditional General-Purpose Plasticizers. It can be used in techniques such as extrusion, calendaring, injection molding, rotational molding, and spread coating. It can be used in rubbers, epoxy resins, paints and coatings, as well as many other polymers. Santicizer® Platinum G-2000 has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label.

Santicizer® 160 is a fast fusing, benzyl phthalate plasticizer designed for use in multiple polymer systems and applications. This plasticizer has compatibility in many polymer types, particularly in PVC. Santicizer® 160 can be used as a primary plasticizer or is often blended with general purpose plasticizers to offer faster fusion and better plasticizing efficiency. Together, these properties generate savings in faster production throughput, lower oven temperatures, and lower total plasticizer loadings. Santicizer® 160 is a well-recognized plasticizer utilized in many industrial PVC applications, processes like cleaning/purging, and as a carrier for biocides, pigments, and other additives.

Santicizer® 375 is a viscosity modifier for use in PVC plastisols or organosols. This product is fugitive during any open heating processing, so it will be predominately absent in the finished good. The material can help compensate for viscosity rise that is a common shelf life problem for plastisols using fast fusing plasticizers. Additionally, Santicizer® 375 can allow for case hardening in applications that require surface rigidity.

Santicizer® 148 is a fast-fusing, non-halogen, fire retardant plasticizer used in multiple polymer systems. This plasticizer is recommended for applications where there is a need to reduce the risk of fire. Santicizer® 148 helps to suppress smoke during combustion of materials it is used in. In PVC, Santicizer® 148 acts as a high solvating plasticizer, offering permanence, faster fusion and high plasticizing efficiency.

Nayakem Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) is an excellent plasticizer with Strong Solvent Capability on a wide variety of resins. BBP is highly Polar plasticizer for polyurethane based materials such as caulks/sealants, coatings and elastomers.In PVC hot Processing, such as calendaring and extrusion operations, BBP processes with reduced melt viscosity. In general purpose PV acetates and acrylic caulks, BBP imparts and maintains good flexibility for unmatched performance. Good recovery properties and rheological properties in formulated caulks and sealants are other important benefits.

EPOXOL® CA118 allows the formulation of architectural coatings with good block properties and scrub resistance.The high partitioning coefficient minimizes dirt pick up and aids in low humidity coalescence. Compatibility with ester alcohols and glycol ethers allows use of this product in architectural, industrial, maintenance and wood coatings. The high bio-derived content makes EPOXOL® CA118 an excellent choice for renewable formulations. The product may also be used in place of benzoate, phthalate and citrate ester plasticizers in coatings, sealants, adhesives, and caulk formulations.

Polybut EM MM 10(A-75) is a water-based emulsion of medium molecular weight polyisobutene.

Polybut EM MM 10(A-60) is a water-based emulsion of medium molecular weight polyisobutene.

Velsiflex® 342 is one of the most popular liquid plasticizers. It is a high-solvating plasticizer containing mostly dipropylene glycol dibenzoate. It is used in a wide variety of applications, including caulk, adhesives, resilient flooring, PVC-coated fabrics and artificial-leather cloth. In PVC, it acts as a medium- viscosity high solvator that saves energy and improves process ability. Vinyl applications using Velsiflex 342 have excellent resistance to extraction from solvents and oils. It also works with vinyl to make it UV – light-degradation resistant and stain resistant.

Rit-Chem PIB 6H is polyisobutylene. Possesses mid-range molecular weight. Used in hot melt and solvent-based adhesive and sealant applications.

Polybut™ X2 is a low molecular weight conventional polybutene.