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Dow — The Dow Chemical Company — Technical Presentation (2010)
25 slides from Dow's technical presentation, 2010
Slide 1: DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers - Greening of PVC with Renewably Sourced Plasticizers
DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers - Greening of PVC with Renewably Sourced Plasticizers Bharat I. Chaudhary R. Eaton, B. Sczekalla, C. Laufer, B. Neese, A. Ghosh-Dastidar The Dow Chemical Company ™
Slide 2: Outline
Outline Introduction to DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio- Based Plasticizers Plasticizer Properties Properties of PVC Compounds & Wire Commercial Status Closing Remarks 2
Slide 3: What are DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers?
What are DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers? · A new family of phthalate-free plasticizers made from renewable feedstocks. · Particularly of interest for flexible PVC applications, with initial thrust in wire insulation & jacket. · Can help cable-makers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs
Slide 4: Classification of DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
Classification of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers LPLAS-1100 Series Developmental Grades Low Viscosity Liquid LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 Medium Volatility Medium Solution Temperature Suitable for Test Temperatures < 113°C Compatible with PVC, CPE, TPU, nitrile rubber, etc LPLAS-HT Series Medium Viscosi
Slide 5: Features and Benefits
DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers: Features and Benefits Feature Benefit - Derived from Renewable Reduced Greenhouse Gas Feedstocks Emissions - Good Solubility in Polymers Compatible from Low to High Temperature - Low to Medium Viscosity Readily Absorbed in Polymers (Powders) - Medium to Low Vo
Slide 6: Life Cycle Analysis of DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
Life Cycle Analysis of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers The use of 1 ton of PVC compound plasticized with LPLAS 1101 EXP1 will GWP [CO2 eq kg / kg product] help the industry to reduce CO2 2.0 equivalent emissions by 0.7 ton. 1.5 This environmental benefit is equal to Δ 0.7kg saving the “us
Slide 7: Typical Properties of DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
Typical Properties of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers Test LPLAS- LPLAS-HT Method 1101 EXP 1 EXP 3 Specific Gravity, 20°C (g/cm3) ASTM 0.975 0.974 D 1298 Moisture Content (ppm) ASTM < 1000 ppm < 1000 ppm E203 Viscosity @ 25°C (cP) ASTM 78 340 D445 Color (APHA) ASTM < 150 < 200 D 1209 DC Resis
Slide 8: DC Resistivity of DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
DC Resistivity of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 1.0E+10 Resistivity (Ohm m) 1.0E+09 DIDP TOTM LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 1.0E+08 1.0E+07 8
Slide 9: TGA of DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
TGA of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 100 95 90 85 DIDP Weight (%) TOTM 80 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 75 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 70 65 60 30 130 230 330 430 Temperature (°C) 9
Slide 10: Solution Temperatures of Bio-Based Plasticizers in PVC
Solution Temperatures of DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio- Based Plasticizers in PVC 180 DOP 170 DIDP 160 TOTM 150 Ultramoll® III (Lanxess, adipic polyester) 140 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 130 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 120 10
Slide 11: Example Flexible PVC Formulations - Building Wire Insulation
Example Flexible PVC Formulations – Building Wire Insulation (THHN/THWN) PVC Representative Plasticizer Plasticizers: Diisodecyl Phthalate Calcined Clay (Filler) (DIDP) Calcium/Zinc Metal Soap Trioctyl Trimellitate (TOTM) (Heat Stabilizer) LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 Antioxidant LPLAS-HT EXP 3 Flame Re
Slide 12: Experimental Procedures - Flexible PVC
Experimental Procedures - Flexible PVC Dry blends were made using: ¾Low intensity mixer (with sigma blades) at 90°C & 40 rpm; or ¾High intensity mixer @ 80-100°C & 1800 rpm Melt blending was conducted using: ¾Low intensity mixer (with cam rotors) at 180°C & 40 rpm; or ¾A conical twin screw extru
Slide 13: Dry Blend Times Formulations
Dry Blend Times of Flexible PVC Formulations Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 6 5 Dry Blend Time (Minutes) 4 DIDP TOTM 3 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 2 1 0 13
Slide 14: Hardness Compounds
Hardness of Flexible PVC Compounds Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 39.0 37.0 35.0 DIDP Shore D 33.0 TOTM LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 31.0 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 29.0 27.0 25.0 14
Slide 15: Tensile Strength Compounds
Tensile Strength of Flexible PVC Compounds Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 4000 3500 Pass 3000 Peak Stress (psi) 2500 DIDP TOTM 2000 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 1500 1000 500 0 15
Slide 16: Tensile Strength Retention @ 113°C
Tensile Strength Retention of Flexible PVC Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers @ 113°C 140 Peak Stress Retention after 7 Days @ 113°C (%) Pass 120 100 DIDP 80 TOTM LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 60 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 40 20 0 16
Slide 17: Tensile Strength Retention @ 136°C
Tensile Strength Retention of Flexible PVC Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers @ 136°C 270 Peak Stress Retention after 7 Days @ 136°C (%) 240 210 180 Pass DIDP 150 TOTM LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 120 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 90 60 30 0 17
Slide 18: Tensile Elongation Compounds
Tensile Elongation of Flexible PVC Compounds Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 350 300 Pass 250 Strain @ Break (%) DIDP 200 TOTM LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 150 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 100 50 0 18
Slide 19: Tensile Elongation Retention @ 113°C
Tensile Elongation Retention of Flexible PVC Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers @ 113°C 120 Strain @ Break Retention after 7 Days @ 113°C (%) 100 Pass 80 DIDP TOTM 60 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 40 20 0 19
Slide 20: Tensile Elongation Retention @ 136°C
Tensile Elongation Retention of Flexible PVC Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers @ 136°C 100 Strain @ Break Retention after 7 Days @ 136°C (%) 90 Pass 80 70 60 DIDP TOTM 50 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 40 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 30 20 10 0 20
Slide 21: Weight Loss @ 136°C
Weight Loss of Flexible PVC Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers @ 136°C 100 98 96 Weight Retained (%) at 136°C 94 92 DIDP TOTM 90 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 88 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 86 84 82 80 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Time (Days) 21
Slide 22: Limiting Oxygen Index Compounds
Limiting Oxygen Index of Flexible PVC Compounds Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 32 30 Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), % DIDP 28 LPLAS-1101 EXP 1 26 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 LPLAS-HT EXP 3 + Flame 24 Retardant 22 20 22
Slide 23: Wet Insulation Resistance
Wet Insulation Resistance of Flexible PVC Made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers 1 Insulation Resistance (Megaohms/1000 ft) LPLAS-HT EXP 3 Minimum for THWN (75°C) 0.1 0 10 20 30 Weeks in 75°C Water 23
Slide 24: Commercial Status: DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
Commercial Status: DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers Developmental quantities of the following grades are available ÎLPLAS-1101 EXP 1 Application test temperatures < 113°C ÎLPLAS-HT EXP 3 Application test temperatures < 136°C 24
Slide 25: Closing Remarks: DOW ECOLIBRIUM Bio-Based Plasticizers
Closing Remarks: DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers are a new family of phthalate-free plasticizers made from renewable feedstocks that have been developed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable plasticizers. These plasticizers are suitable for
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