The latest development trend of plasticizers
With the tightening of global environmental regulations (such as the EU REACH regulation), traditional phthalate plasticizers (such as DOP) are gradually being replaced due to potential health risks. Environmentally friendly plasticizers such as epoxy plant oil-based, bio based plasticizers, and polyester plasticizers (such as DOTP) have become the mainstream
Plasticizers made from vegetable oils, such as epoxidized soybean oil, have attracted much attention due to their renewability and low toxicity. This type of product has broad prospects for application in sensitive fields such as food packaging and medical devices.
Plasticizers are rapidly growing in demand in fields such as PVC wires and cables, automotive interiors, etc. due to their advantages in migration resistance and durability. The global market size of plasticizers reached $606 million in 2024 and is expected to continue expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7% until 2031
Chinese plasticizer companies have broken foreign monopolies by R&D, gradually replacing imports goods with their products and gaining market share in the international market.
The Chinese government has issued multiple industry standards to promote the transformation of plasticizers towards environmental friendliness and high-end products. At the same time, the National Health Commission has tightened the approval process for plasticizers used in food contact materials, promoting the development of safe products
Hot selling plasticizers
| Product Name | Characteristic |
| DOTP | Environmentally friendly, low toxicity, excellent high temperature resistance and migration resistance |
| Epoxidized soybean oil | Environmentally friendly, with both plasticizing and stabilizing functions, suitable for food and medical PVC products |
| Adipic acid ester plasticizer | Excellent low-temperature performance, commonly used in frozen food packaging and cold resistant plastic products |
| DINP (Diisononyl Phthalate) | Partially replacing DOP, with lower mobility, used in fields with high safety requirements such as toys and building materials |
Post time: Mar-12-2025