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ABSTRACT:Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy is applied in the study of interactions between PVC resin and plasticizers in flexible PVC systems. The comparison of the theoretical infrared spectra coming from the addition of the respective component infrared spectra with those of PVC/ plasticizer experimental systems gives information about polymer/plasticizer interaction degree. In addition, solvation capacity of the plasticizer varies as a function of its chemical structure, giving rise to compatibility differences between the system components.

ABSTRACT:The interactions between Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and Plasticizers, responsible for polymer plasticization, can be detected by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The interaction capacity between the two components depends on plasticizer chemical nature, PVC stereoregularity, and plasticizer content. In the case of ternary systems, consisting in PVC and two different plasticizers, their interaction with PVC depends essentially on their chemical nature. In this work, FTIR spectroscopy is applied to determine the effect of the cited factors on the compatibility between plasticizer and resin.