Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has emerged as a versatile and widely used polymer in various industries, ranging from construction via the automotive industry and toys to healthcare. PVC stabilisers guarantee optimal processing of PVC and the best performance of the final product during its entire life cycle.
Understanding PVC Stabilisers:
Types of PVC Stabilisers:
1. Heat Stabilisers:
Designed to protect PVC from thermal degradation during processing.
2. UV Stabilisers and UV absorbers:
With intense sunlight, protecting PVC products from UV radiation is imperative.
The complexity of a PVC stabiliser can best be compared to music. There are various genres of music such as symphony concerts, chamber music, rock, pop and many others. The PVC industry has a wide variety of applications such as window profiles, pipes, fittings, cables, floor coverings, and toys…
Depending on the music genre, the size of the “orchestra” varies. The type and number of instruments (piano, violin, saxophone, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums…) are also different. The situation is analogous to PVC stabilisers. Depending on the application in PVC, the number, type and dosage of the individual additives such as metal soaps, antioxidants, and various acid scavengers varies.
Like every musical instrument has its own function, every additive in the stabiliser one pack has its unique function.
Similar to music, the harmony of the interaction of the additives in the stabiliser is crucial. You can’t replace one instrument or one additive with any other, neither in music nor in stabilisers. If you do it, there will be discordant sounds in the music or problems in processing or in the life cycle of the end product.
For a concert to be a feast for the ears, it is not only the interaction and harmony of the instruments that is crucial but also the talent of the musicians performing. Likewise, an additive of poor quality in PVC can lead to “discordant tones”. Just as a gifted conductor can “hear” the music when reading the score, while most people may just be able to read the music, I have a clear idea of the performance the stabiliser gives to the final product when processed. However, I’m one of those people who only consumes music and can’t even read music. Unlike my daughters, I have never learned to play an instrument. My talents lie in science. (Dr. Michael Schiller)
Regulatory Landscape:
In India, the use of stabilisers in PVC products is subject to regulatory scrutiny. As environmental consciousness grows, there is an increasing emphasis on adopting lead-free stabilisers with better sustainability potential to comply with evolving standards. In line with this, Platinum invests heavily in research and development to produce unique formulations that champion sustainability without compromising on quality. Platinum plays a pioneering role in the development, production and sales of lead-free PVC stabilisers. More than 70% of Platinum’s sales of stabilisers for PVC are lead-free today.
To Summarise:
PVC stabilisers are indispensable for ensuring the performance and longevity of PVC-based products. They play a key role in accelerating rapid industrialisation and infrastructural development. That is why, sourcing high-quality PVC one-pack stabiliser is instrumental to growing your industrial business. Get in touch with us at www.platinumindustriesltd.com to know how our products can positively help your business!
Platinum Industries Ltd., a member of Indian Vinyl Council (IVC)