Syncroflex™
Plasticization applications
Plasticization in PVC
Syncroflex plasticizers can be used in a wide range of polymer types. While incredibly well suited for PVC applications, choosing Syncroflex additives for synthetic rubbers, synthetic rubber derivatives, and other polar polymers such as ABS and polystyrene have also been proven effective.
In PVC, the short distances between molecules results in strong intermolecular forces, which causes PVC to be rigid at room temperature. Plasticizers act by migrating between the PVC molecules, preventing them from coming into close contact, so the PVC remains soft and flexible (at room temperature).
Plasticization in synthetic rubbers and derivatives
Syncroflex plasticizers offer significant benefits over traditional phthalate plasticizers in synthetic rubbers and synthetic rubber derivative applications as well. Our range of products improves both mechanical and physical properties as well as resulting in process improvemenets.
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Monomeric plasticizers
Monomeric plasticizers, due to their small size, offer the benefits of increased physical and mechanical properties through rapid absorption and adsorption to the polymer surface. Our monomeric plasticizers are alternatives to traditional monomeric based plasticizers offering superior low temperature stability and, in some cases, having food contact regulatory approvals. For example, Cargill's Syncroflex 3019 plasticizer vastly improves the brittle point making it ideal for applications requiring low temperature stability like refrigerator seals.
Syncroflex™ 3019
Syncroflex 3019 has the effect of making the formulation softer, lowering the melting point, the melt viscosity , and also reducing the strength, thus making the formulation less brittle and more flexible.
ATBC
ATBC is a monomeric plasticizer based on citrate ester technology. It can be used in food contact applications.
Polymeric plasticizers
Polymeric plasticizers offer superior resistance to volatility, migration and weathering over time making it ideal for applications requiring long-term stability. When compared to general purpose monomeric plasticizers (DOP), our polymeric plasticizers have been proven to exhibit similar mechanical properties while improving volatility and extraction resistance. The range of Cargill Syncroflex include polymeric plasticizers for use in coated fabrics, sports equipment, roofing membrane, electrical wiring, automotive applications, and also for use in food contact applications like gaskets and seals.
Syncroflex™ 3114
Syncroflex 3114 is a polymeric plasticizer with excellent volatility and low extractability. It is recommended for food contact applications included gaskets, seals and o-rings.
Syncroflex™ 3142
Syncroflex 3142 is a polymeric plasticizer and is particularly suitable for use in leisure and clothing applications including coated fabrics and sports equipment.
Syncroflex™ 3157
Syncroflex 3157 is a polymeric plasticizer that is recommended for applications including roofing membranes and electrical wiring.
Syncroflex™ 3159
Syncroflex 3159 is a polymeric plasticizer that is recommended for automotive applications.