Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) is the diester of terephthalic acid and the branched chain 2-ethylhexanol. DOTP is a non-phthalate plasticizer and is often used as an alternative to ortho-phthalates, such as DEHP. Industrial Uses Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) is used extensively as a PVC plasticizer. It is also suitable for applications including film and sheet, calendaring, and... Read more »
2020 has been a wild and unpredictable year so far, and it seems that trend will continue into the coming months, especially where the automotive market is concerned. We certainly have a lot of factors to consider when trying to forecast but for the most part they all center around one thing: COVID. What the... Read more »
Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) is an oily, viscous general-purpose PVC Plasticizer with a mild odor. DIDP has a high-molecular-weight phthalate with good permanence and high temperature performance. This makes it a plasticizer of choice in flexible PVC products that call for low fogging. DIDP is also offers good outdoor weathering making it useful in roofing membranes... Read more »
Since the first automobile was made, back in 1882, manufacturers have been striving to continue to improve and outdo themselves and their competition. Because of this desire for continuous improvement, automobile parts and materials have long been a driving force for change in many different industries with the latest being the plastics industry. According to... Read more »
