Cyclohexane Diester Plasticizer Composition for Vinyl Chloride Resins
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Problem
Existing plasticizer compositions for vinyl chloride-based resins lack superior physical properties such as plasticization efficiency, volatile loss, light resistance, and thermal stability, and are not environmentally friendly, posing environmental concerns and quality issues.
Innovation Solution
A plasticizer composition comprising a cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based substance with C4 to C12 alkyl groups and an epoxidized alkyl ester composition with C8 to C20 alkyl groups, along with a citrate-based substance, which enhances processing properties and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If phthalate-based plasticizers are used to achieve good plasticization efficiency, then plasticization efficiency is improved, but environmental friendliness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical structure parameters of plasticizers by using cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based substances with specific alkyl group configurations (C4 to C12) instead of traditional phthalate structures. This structural parameter change maintains plasticization efficiency while eliminating the harmful environmental effects of phthalates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite plasticizer system by combining cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based substances with epoxidized alkyl esters in specific ratios (70:30 to 30:70). This composite approach synergistically maintains excellent plasticization efficiency while achieving environmental friendliness and enhanced stability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If existing non-phthalate plasticizers are used to improve environmental friendliness, then environmental friendliness is improved, but physical properties such as volatile loss and thermal stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes physical properties by precisely controlling the carbon chain length parameters of alkyl groups (C4 to C12 for cyclohexane diester, C8 to C20 for epoxidized alkyl ester) and their ratios in the composition, achieving low volatile loss and high thermal stability while maintaining environmental friendliness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent develops a composite plasticizer system combining cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based substances and epoxidized alkyl esters in optimized ratios (70:30 to 30:70), where the synergistic interaction between components delivers superior volatile loss resistance and thermal stability compared to individual components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If general purpose phthalate products are used to achieve market compliance, then market demand is satisfied, but quality improvement is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances quality by optimizing molecular structure parameters including alkyl group carbon chain lengths (C4 to C12 and C8 to C20) and their specific configurations, achieving superior plasticization efficiency, light resistance, and thermal stability that exceed conventional phthalate product performance levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a high-quality composite plasticizer system combining cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based substances and epoxidized alkyl esters in optimized ratios (70:30 to 30:70), delivering comprehensive performance improvements in plasticization efficiency, stability, and resistance properties that surpass existing market products.
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Provided is a plasticizer composition, including: a cyclohexane-1,2-diester-based substance in which two alkyl groups are bonded to the ester groups, and the alkyl groups each independently are a C4 to C12 alkyl group; and an epoxidized alkyl ester composition comprising one or more compounds of the following Chemical Formula 1:wherein in Chemical Formula 1:R1 is a C8 to C20 alkyl group comprising one or more epoxy groups; andR2 is a C4 to C10 alkyl group.