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Plasticizers to meet the needs of a changing world

There has been a need for plasticizers ever since PVC (polyvinyl chloride) was patented in 1913. In its unmodified state, PVC is rigid and brittle. Plasticizers are used to make the material soft and flexible.

BASF has been a leader in the market for plasticizers and raw materials throughout the history of flexible PVC. BASF developed the first manufacturing process for phthalic anhydride, is a global technology leader for Oxo alcohols, and in this new millennium has had commercial successes in the global introduction of Palatinol® DPHP and Hexamoll® DINCH. In North America we are responding to market changes and customer needs by offering Palatinol® DOTP.

But one size does not fit all. Today, soft PVC is used in a wide range of applications and industries, from high performance industrial cables to extremely sensitive medical devices. Some plasticized PVC applications need to withstand extreme temperatures; others have to be highly resistant to physical and environmental stress. Some products are especially designed for close human contact applications such as children’s toys and blood storage bags.

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There has been a need for plasticizers ever since PVC (polyvinylchloride) was patented in 1913. In its unmodified state, PVC is rigid and brittle. Plasticizers are used to make the material soft and flexible.
  1. BASF Plasticizers available in North America
Technical Support
Located in Pasadena, Texas, the Plasticizer Technical Center consists of a highly experienced group of chemists and chemical engineers helping customers take advantage of the many benefits of Palatinol® plasticizers. Our team provides assistance in:
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Industry Links
The BASF plasticizer team is committed to various industry groups throughout the world, aim- ing to ensure a positive future for soft PVC and plasticizers.
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More than just products: We offer technical, sales and marketing, regulatory, and toxicological support and expertise

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