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Plasticizers are primarily used to lower the glass transition temperature (Tg) of adhesives or sealants formulation in order to improve tack (pressure sensitive nature), peel & impact resistance, low temperature performance etc.
By virtue of their low molecular weight and viscosity, plasticizers can also be used to improve the processability of certain formulations.
Lately, there has been a general and widespread concern regarding some plasticizers such as DBP or DIBP. Thus the industry is environmentally concerned by the "risk" labeling that is required today for some phthalates products (DBP and DIBP).
A new generation of plasticizer, Hexamoll® DINCH, has been designed as an excellent alternative to phthalates plasticizers.
In addition to being phthalate free, Hexamoll® DINCH can easily replace these plasticizers in different adhesives applications.
Click on the following applications to learn more
about Hexamoll® DINCH properties:
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I. Pressure Sensitive Adhesives |
| Hexamoll® DINCH is a non-phthalate plasticizer which can be added to adhesives in order to increase wetting and improve low temperature performance. |
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Many pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications require resistance to cold temperatures.
These may occur in outdoor or indoor applications such as labels or sealing adhesives used for frozen food packaging. |
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 Outdoor graphic arts (pressure sensitive adhesives) |
Outdoor applications, such as graphic arts (tractor-trailers decoration, road signs, road markers, etc.), need a unique balance of tack, peel strength and shear holding power.
Using Hexamoll® DINCH, markings can be applied in cold temperature conditions as safely as low as –10°C and in some cases even lower. This is a clear advantage to use Hexamoll® DINCH in graphic arts.
Moreover, improved resistance to discoloration and good weatherability of Hexamoll® DINCH is also highly valued in graphic arts as they allow continued outdoor or shop window exposure.
II. Medical Adhesives & Food Packaging |
Due to its outstanding toxicological profile and approvals for direct food contact applications, Hexamoll® DINCH has already found broad acceptance in sensitive industries such as toys, medical and food packaging. The combination of the low toxicity profile and the potentially good wettability to low surface energy plastics makes Hexamoll® DINCH the ideal alternative plasticizer in these applications. |
Hexamoll® DINCH exhibits low surface tension compared to others plasticizers
Thanks to its low surface tension, Hexamoll® DINCH provides good adhesion to many different substrates.
III. Building & Construction |
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Adhesives and sealants are used in the building and construction industry for many structural and decorative applications. |
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As adhesives & sealants are expected to :
cure at low ambient temperatures
be compatible with a wide variety of substrates
feature “indoor” properties such as low VOC
feature “outdoor” properties such as weatherability
be paintable
exhibit flexibility and elongation (to answer to thermal expansion differences due to different substrates and seasonal and daily temperature variations)
be environmentally friendly
have a good toxicological profile
Hexamoll® DINCH seems to be a perfect candidate for a plasticizer in your formulations ! |
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If you’d like to know more about replacing your phthalate plasticizers,
feel free to Ask our experts!
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In transportation, adhesives rely on mechanical fastening or bonding, thus this industry is constantly searching for ways to assemble components faster, better and lighter. |
In addition to typical performance parameters such as shear, peel, tack, and durability, using Hexamoll® DINCH in your transportation adhesives & sealants formulation will help you with :
Cold resistance
Weatherability
Long term ageing stability
V. Excellent toxicological profile |
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Hexamoll® DINCH - the highest level of safety where it counts.
As a result of its good toxicological product profile and approvals for toys and direct food contact applications, Hexamoll® DINCH finds acceptance in sensitive industries such as toys, medical and food packaging, |
Hexamoll® DINCH can be used, when it comes to highest safety and quality requirements.
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According to Art. 24 of REACH Regulation 1906/2007, the substance shall be regarded as registered and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) shall assign a registration number by 1 December 2008. Hence, Hexamoll® DINCH is REACH ready! |
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