Eastman DOA Plasticizer
Evaluated Alternative
Summary
EastEastman™ DOA plasticizer (Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Adipate) is a light colored, oily liquid generally used as a plasticizer for PVC. It can be used alone or blended with other plasticizers, such as DOP or DOTP.
Description
In PVC, Eastman™ DOA features flexibility at low temperatures, good electrical properties, good resistance to weathering, and good stability to heat. Eastman™ DOA is used to produce clear films for food packaging applications. In addition to PVC, Eastman™ DOA is compatible with nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, most synthetic rubbers, and high-butyryl cellulose acetate butyrates.
Possible replacement to
Phthalates.
