Abstract:
There is disclosed a phthalate-free, epoxidized plasticizer composition comprising a blend of: a) one or more fatty acid esters having less than 10% saturates; and b) one or more bio-based oil having an oxirane value of at least 5.0%. There is also disclosed a method of making a phthalate-free, epoxidized plasticizer composition comprising forming a blend of the fatty acid esters bio-based oils, wherein the one or more fatty acid esters and the bio-based oils are epoxidized either prior to forming the blend or in a single epoxidation step after the blend is formed. Plasticized composition containing the phthalate-free, epoxidized plasticizer composition, as well as articles made from such compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Compositions useful as plastic additives may be prepared from renewable resources such as vegetable oils by functionalizing an unsaturated fatty acid ester with epoxy, acyloxy, and optionally alkoxy groups.
Abstract:
Compositions useful as plastic additives may be prepared from renewable resources such as vegetable oils by functionalizing an unsaturated fatty acid ester with epoxy, acyloxy, and optionally alkoxy groups.
Abstract:
Epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters useful as plasticizers are obtained by reacting epoxidized fatty acid triglycerides with alcohol in the presence of an enzyme having transesterification activity.