With traditional plasticisers facing pressure over potential health and environmental concerns, alternatives continue to emerge for these essential additives for the flexible PVC industry. The latest developments include phthalate-alternative products — both bio-based and high molecular weight types — with many producers focusing on application-specific products that offer benefits ranging from improved toxicological profiles and reduced environmental impact, while simultaneously enhancing performance characteristics such as heat stability, mechanical properties, migration-resistance or efficiency.

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