an additive used with PVC in order to improve the flexibility or the process characteristics of a thermoplastic or an elastomer
a substance which when added to a material, usually a plastic but also a paint or an adhesive, makes it flexible, resilient and easier to handle
a substance which when added to a material, usually a plastic, produces a product which is flexible, resilient and easier to handle
A softening material added to a finish to impart elongation, elasticity, and flexibility.
is an agent. which may be added to mortar or concrete to improve its workability by increasing air entrainment.
A plasticiser is a substance which when added to a material, usually a plastic, makes it flexible, resilient and easier to handle. Modern plasticisers are manmade organic chemicals; the majority of which are esters, such as adipates and phthalates. They are major components that determine the physical properties of polymer products. There are more than 300 different types of plasticisers.
A chemical added to another material to give it increased flexibility. In some plastics such as PVC, plasticisers leach out in time and leave the material brittle. Adhesives for use in preservation should be 'internally plasticised'.
A non-volatile substance incorporated in an ink or plastic to improve the flexibility of the dried film.
Ingredients added to paint to either make it flow or be easily redissolved.
A compound or substance that can be added to a product to make it more malleable/workable – but which does not change the basic nature of the product itself.
