Category: Product News

Product Feature: Diundecyl Phthalate (DUP-E)

Diundecyl phthalate (DUP-E) is a linear plasticizer for PVC that is especially suited for applications such as films, vinyl coated fabrics, and electrical wire and cable. DUP-E also has the best low temperature performance in PVC of any phthalate plasticizer. Because of DUP-E‘s relatively low viscosity in relation to its molecular weight and good permanence... Read more »

Product Feature: Diundecyl Phthalate (DUP)

Diundecyl Phthalate (DUP) is a linear phthalate ester plasticizer which is produced from a mostly linear C11 alcohol. Due to its excellent high temperature properties, DUP is a good choice when high temperature stability is required. DUP boasts strong outdoor weathering capabilities and good low temperature flexibility properties, making it a prime plasticizer for long-life... Read more »

Product Feature: Dioctyl Sebacate (DOS)

Dioctyl Sebacate (DOS), is a plasticizer derived from a natural and renewable castor bean feedstock. This is a product with a wide variety of applications such as use as an emollient, lubricant, solvent, and plasticizer. As a plasticizer, DOS is used in PVC and its copolymers such as nitrocelluloses, styrene resins, and synthetic rubbers. It... Read more »

Product Feature: Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA)

Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA) is a dicarboxylic acid used in the manufacturing of nylon 6, 12, adhesives, powder coatings and paints. The global demand for DDDA is anticipated to grow due to it being a key raw material for the production of Nylon 6, 12 which has a wide range of applications including polyesters, greases, coatings,... Read more »

Product Feature: Dioctyl Adipate (DOA)

Dioctyl adipate (DOA) is most often used as a PVC plasticizer. It imparts good low temperature flexibility, good heat stability, weathering properties, and good electrical properties.  It is also compatible with nitrocellulose, ethylcellulose, high-butyryl cellulose acetate butyrate, and many synthetic rubbers. DOA is also commonly used with primary plasticizers, like DOP, to create lubricant basetocks.... Read more »

Product Feature: Disodium Sebacate (DSS)

Disodium Sebacate (DSS) is a castor oil derivative which can be used in cosmetics, detergents, and as a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants. DSS is approved under CFR 21.178.3570 for incidental food contact in greases. DSS has been used to replace sodium nitrites in aluminum greases. Its fine particle size allows it to be added to... Read more »

Product Feature: Dioctyl Maleate (DOM)

Dioctyl Maleate (DOM) is a maleic acid that can act as a plasticizer and is used in resins to provide elasticity and flexibility. Dioctyl Maleate is a co-monomer which can be polymerized with vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride (PVC), acrylates as well as stearates. These types of polymerizations with dioctyl maleate can be used in the... Read more »

Product Feature: Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) is a preferred choice PVC plasticizer for large-volume general use applications by balancing cost savings with good processablity. DINP is highly compatible and can be used with many secondary plasticizers to maximize cost effectiveness. It is often used as a substitute for Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) and shows lower volatility than DOP. DINP... Read more »

Product Feature: Denatonium Benzoate (DB)

Denatonium Benzoate is a common bittering agent used in a variety of products such as antifreeze, windshield washer fluid , perfume, nail polish, paints, disinfectants, cleaning fluids, rubbing alcohol, paints, varnishes, solvents, and pesticides. In fact, it is considered the most bitter tasting chemical compound known. Since 1995 many states have passed legislation requiring the... Read more »

Formulation 101: Wire and Cable Insulation and Jacket PVC Compounds

PVC is often used for electrical cable jacketing due to its excellent electrical insulating properties and dielectric constant.  PVC is commonly used in low voltage cable (up to 10 KV), telecommunication lines, and electrical wiring. Basic formulation for the production of PVC insulation and jacket compounds for wire and cable is generally composed of the... Read more »