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What plasticizer is used widely in adhesives?

April 26, 2017adhesives plasticizer Used widely

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What plasticizer is used widely in adhesives?

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Eastman&trade DBP (dibutyl phthalate) is a colorless, odorless liquid commonly used as a solvent and plasticizer. It is miscible with most organic solvents and insoluble in water. This plasticizer is used extensively in the adhesives industry to plasticize polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsions. The low viscosity and compatibility of Eastman&trade DBP make this plasticizer ideally suited for PVA-based adhesives for bonding cellulosic materials. In addition, Eastman&trade DBP is an excellent solvent for many oil-soluble dyes and peroxides and in the coatings industry as a primary plasticizer-solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers. For additional information about Eastman&trade DBP, see publication WA-63.