
Plasticizers Market
- Global consumption: > 8,000 KTA
- Phthalates represent 86%
- Phthalates are being regulated in consumer products due to health effects
- Alternate plasticizers are being pursued: property characterization, manufacturing and potential bio-based
- Esters of organic acids are potential candidates as alternate plasticizers
- Examples: DOSX, DOA, DNA, Citrates