Laboratory evaluation of lubricating greases

Ellis, E.G.

doi:10.1108/eb052219

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“…In the polymer industry, phthalates and, more specifically, bis(2‐ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), are widely used as plasticizers for PVC, sharing more than 80% of all the plasticized PVC on the market . On the other hand, for the last 15 years, phthalates have been criticized because of their potential toxicity , which allegedly causes asthma, neural problems, endocrine problems , and cancer . Although toxicity has not been proved for humans, governments of several countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and Japan, as well as the European Union, have promulgated laws to restrict the use of phthalates, mainly in products for children under 3 years of age.…”

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Low‐molecular‐weight glycerol esters as plasticizers for poly(vinyl chloride)

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Vinyl Additive Technology

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Phthalates are the most important plasticizers used in the polymer industry. However, their fossil origin and the results of recent tests showing their potential negative effect on human health have encouraged the polymer industry to turn toward non‐phthalate plasticizers. At the same time, the biodiesel industry produces a surplus of glycerol, thus leading the scientific community to seek new applications for this substance. This paper presents the performance of eight esters derived from glycerol as plasticizers for poly(vinyl chloride), including tests to evaluate their compatibility. Results show that glycerol esters obtained from propanoic, butanoic, isobutanoic, isopentanoic, and benzoic acids, while volatile, can be used as poly(vinyl chloride) plasticizers in certain applications. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 20:65–71, 2014. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers

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confidence: 99%