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 »
ChemCeed will be exhibiting at the SPE VinylTec Conference 2023 in Akron, Ohio on October 10-12, 2023. ChemCeed would like to invite all attendees to stop by to discuss the many products ChemCeed offers in the plastic industry. ChemCeed will showcase its full line of plasticizers for flexible vinyl, from general purpose plasticizers to specialty... Read more »
Certainly, doing business in the age of COVID 19 has presented many challenges for companies. Between shutdowns, working from home, and new considerations for the health and safety of employees, this has been a tumultuous year with many changes. But now as we venture into the second half of 2020, where does this leave the... Read more »
ChemCeed is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, full-service chemical compounder and supplier offering a wide range of general-purpose and specialty polyvinyl chloride (PVC) additives. From research and development to formulation to final production, we provide full support for your chemical and plastic needs. For PVC materials, our product offerings include plasticizers, flame retardants, heat stabilizers, and... 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 »
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) is a clear oily plasticizer with a slight odor and moderate solubility in water. It is a high solvating, fast fusing material with high efficiency that can be used in a variety of resins. BBP is often valued for its low viscosity allowing for processing at low temperatures. BBP can be... Read more »
Tributoxyethyl Phosphate (TBEP) is a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated rubber and nitriles. TBEP is also an alkyl phosphate flame retardant and has good heat stability. TBEP can be used in applications needing low temperature flexibility such as a leveling agent for acrylic resin-based polishes. TBEP can also be used for emulsions of floor... Read more »
After a 2 cent PVC hike in February, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices were mostly unchanged through the end of March. The demand for North America PVC market was valued around 8 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of a little over 2% over the period of 2018-2023. This growth can... Read more »
ChemCeed is pleased to introduce the addition of DINCH to its product line. DINCH is a non-phthalate plasticizer that is well suited for PVC applications including flooring, wall coverings, films, hoses, adhesives and sealants. It is non-toxic and SVOC free, making it a prime choice for applications where PVC comes in close human contact. Its... Read more »
Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, is one of the oldest synthetic materials and has a multitude of valuable commercial applications. Even better, PVC is cheap, durable, and easy to process. We have a lot to thank PVC for, from vinyl water pipes that supply clean, metal-free water to medical products used in the fight against infectious... Read more »
