abstract |
The present invention refers to a plasticiser, said plasticiser being an ester formed by reaction of a pentaerythritol and a monocarboxylic acid, having 4-5 carbon atoms. In a further aspect the present invention refers to the use of said plasticiser in blends and in a PVC resin. The plasticiser of the present invention is a non-phthalic plasticiser that has proven to have shorter fusion time and higher plasticising efficiency compared to commercial non-phthalic PVC plasticisers. |