Eastman plasticizers make elastomers pliable and easier to shape. This is particularly valuable for gaskets, seals and soft-touch materials requiring flexibility.
Benzoflex™ 9-88 and Benzoflex™ 9-88 SG have been the standard plasticizers for one-component (1K) and two-component (2K) polyurethanes, respectively, for decades. Their broad compatibility across the range of polyurethane chemistries makes them the products of choice for thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, such as those used in skateboard and industrial rollers.
Eastman™ DOA plasticizer is often recommended for applications needing low glass transition temperatures (Tg) to remain flexible in colder environments. Eastman DOA can prevent stiffness or brittleness, which allows elastomers to maintain functionality across a wide temperature range.
Our plasticizers offer benefits across a range of uses, including:
Manufacturing
- Reducing polymer melt viscosity, making it easier to shape elastomer into sheet, film or molded products
- Enabling efficient production and helping the elastomer adapt to various manufacturing techniques
Formulating
- Improving elastomer toughness and wear resistance while providing flexibility and softness
- Enhancing resistance to brittleness, tearing and cracking, which increases performance and life span
- Adding valuable durability in products subject to mechanical stress or exposure to harsh conditions.
Recommended for
Our plasticizers help regulate the rheological, thermal and mechanical properties in polyurethane, making it more pliable and extrudable.
Our non-phthalate plasticizers enhance low-temperature properties in sealants and optimize adhesion while meeting environmental regulations.
Our plasticizers resist extraction and won’t migrate but will retain their low-temperature flexibility over time, even under harsh environments.
