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Plasticizers

Plasticizers are materials that are added to a plastic to facilitate compounding and to improve flexibility and other properties of the finished product. Among the important plasticizers are nonvolatile organic liquids or low-melting solids. Typical of the plasticizers are phthalate and aryl phosphate esters; polyol alcohols are also common plasticizers.

Viscosity: Varies widely with the particular plasticizer and the pumping temperature.

Remarks: Plasticizers are especially important in the making of rubber, vinyl and cellulosic resins.

Pump Notes: For specifics on the particular plasticizer being handled, check with the user or supplier for information.