Plasticizer ESO 500ml Sample

ESO stands for Epoxidized Soybean Oil, a bio-based, non-phthalate plasticizer and stabilizer widely used in PVC products. It is derived from soybean oil through epoxidation, making it an eco-friendly and renewable alternative compared to petroleum-based plasticizers.

Here’s an overview of Plasticizer ESO:

Full Name: Epoxidized Soybean Oil

Molecular Formula: C₅₇H₁₀₄O₆ (approx., varies as it’s a mixture of triglycerides)

Appearance: Light yellow to clear oily liquid

Key Features:

Acts as both secondary plasticizer and stabilizer

Provides thermal and UV stability for PVC by absorbing HCl released during degradation

Improves flexibility, mechanical strength, and durability

Good compatibility with PVC resins

Bio-based, renewable, and regarded as a more environmentally friendly option

Applications:

Flexible PVC products (cables, wires, hoses, synthetic leather, films)

Packaging materials, especially food contact applications (ESO is FDA-approved in many countries as a food-grade plasticizer/stabilizer)

Medical materials (tubing, IV bags, gloves, when compliant with standards)

Adhesives, sealants, inks, and coatings