PLASTICISERS | ADDITIVES
proactively for potential regulatory developments. The emphasis on integrating renewable and recycled content is shaping procurement and innovation strategies, pointing towards a more circular value chain.” The company has focused on reducing the
Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of its products. Pevalen Pro 36 and Pevalen Pro 100 are certified under ISCC Plus and produced using the mass balance approach. Pevalen Pro 100, which is derived from 100% renewable and recycled raw materials, achieves a cradle-to-gate PCF close to zero kg CO2e/kg, including biogenic carbon uptake, the company reported. “This makes it a frontrunner for low-impact plasticiser applications,” said Hansson. The need for affordable and sustainable
alternatives to current plasticiser offerings continues, especially in consumer-facing markets, said Ron Raleigh, Senior Business Development Manager for Plasticisers at Cargill. Cargill’s bio-derived Biovero plasticisers can be used in PVC. These specialty plasticisers are also being looked at as “greener” solutions in sealant technologies, said Raleigh. Versalis introduced Nareglax plasticiser, a diester of azelaic acid with 2-ethylhexanol (DOZ).
The company said the azelaic acid component is produced by Matrica using European-origin vegetable oils, resulting in a 38% carbon content. The additive can replace dioctyl sebacate (DOS) and dioctyl adipate (DOA) in low-temperature applications in wires, cables, flexible hoses, films, and packaging. The company said it has good weather resistance and electrical insulation performance, plasticising efficiency, low volatility, and a low migration rate. TekniPlex Healthcare introduced bio-based
PVC compounds that the company says use resins and plasticisers manufactured with renewable energy and bio-attributed classification, certified by ISCC Plus. The compounds are drop-in replacements for traditional PVC medical-grade compounds and are produced in Northern Ireland. “As the healthcare industry increasingly emphasises eco-friendliness and carbon footprint reduction, TekniPlex Healthcare’s bio-based, medical-grade PVC compounds enhance sustainability profiles without sacrificing the reliable performance for which traditional PVC compounds are known,” the company reported. The company says the new compounds can
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