The first use of grease dates back to ancient times, when man first used animal fats and vegetable oils to reduce friction. Analysis of these crude lubricants shows that lime was sometimes mixed in as a thickener, making this the first complex grease. The science of lubricating technology has come a long way since ancient... Read more »
Although majority of plasticizers are used in flexible PVC applications, a significant amount of plasticizers are used for elastomer applications. Plasticizers can be added to elastomers for various reasons: increasing softness or flexibility, lowering the glass transition temperature, reducing crystallization, increasing dispersion, or lowering the cost of the compound. Common plasticizers used in elastomer compounds... Read more »
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 »
C8 C10 Methyl Ester is produced from a vegetable oil feedstock, making it a “green” choice for formulators. It is naturally biodegradable, non-toxic, and produces low volatile organic compounds (VOCs). C8 C10 Methyl Ester is useful in a variety of applications including soap-making, chlorinated lubricants, PEG Esters, cutting oils, aviation lubricants, amides, defoamers, gear oils,... Read more »
Plasticizers are an important component of many adhesives and sealants. A plasticizer is an additive used to increase flexibility or workability of a polymer system. Plasticizers typically affect the viscosity, lower the glass transition temperature, and lower the elastic modulus of a product. Phthalates and terephthalates are an example of effective plasticizer chemistries used in... Read more »
