plasticizer

A plasticizer is a chemical compound that is added to polymer materials, especially plastics, in order to improve their workability, flexibility, resistance to low temperatures and other mechanical properties. Plasticizers work by reducing intermolecular forces and increasing the intermolecular space in the polymer material, allowing the plastic molecules to move more freely. A plasticizer is added to increase the flexibility of the material, allowing it to be more easily shaped, bent, and compressed.

Plasticizers work by being absorbed into the intermolecular structure of the plastic. This weakens the molecular forces between the polymer chains and creates space for freer movement of molecules. This increases the elasticity and flexibility of the material. A plasticizer can also improve resistance to low temperatures, preventing the plastic from becoming brittle in cold weather.

Plasticizers are often used in the construction industry to improve the workability and properties of concrete. These additives are added to the concrete mixture in order to increase its plasticity, improve handling, reduce water consumption and improve the final properties of the concrete. Here is how plasticizers are used when working with concrete:

Use of plasticizers:

Production of plastic products: Plasticizers are often used in the production of various plastic products such as packaging, films, pipes, containers, textiles and others.

Automotive industry: Plasticizers are used for the production of various interior and exterior parts of vehicles, where flexibility and resistance to heat and low temperatures are required.

Construction: Plasticizers can be added to concrete to improve its workability, increase its resistance to cracks and reduce the effect of temperature changes.

Textile industry: In the textile industry, plasticizers can be used to improve the flexibility and softness of textiles.

Furniture manufacturing: Plasticizers are used to make soft and flexible parts of furniture such as seats and pads.

It is important to select the right type of plasticizer for a particular polymer material and application in order to achieve the desired properties and results.