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PRODUCT NEWS
Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for Parkside extends capabilities
Flexible PVC with new machine investment
ew Jersey based Valtris Specialty Chemical has added arkside has invested in additional lamination
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to its portfolio. a) Plas-Chek Platinum G-2000 and b) GHPDQG IRU ÁH[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ ² DQG LQ SDUWLFXODU LWV
Santicizer Platinum P-1700. Plas-Chek Platinum G-2000 reclosable solutions. The specialist packaging solutions
Plas-Chek® Platinum G-2000 is an epoxy soyate ester with provider has expanded its manufacturing capabilities
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an excellent general purpose plasticizer with performance the company to increase output and to apply specialist
adhesives with excellent optics to a wide range of
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placed on our production lines due to the popularity
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manager Joshua Swann. “The installation of this new
technology is a welcome boost to our capabilities that
will enable us to take production to the next level,
increasing our output while ensuring consistently high
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day-to-day operations using the very latest hi-tech
comparable to other non-phthalate general purpose control software. Using a range of interchangeable
plasticizers. It offers good processing performance, coating trolleys, Parkside is able to apply solvent,
excellent low temperature properties, and outstanding solventless and water based lamination adhesives to
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Formulators can also combine Plas-Chek® Platinum G-2000 cold seal applications, as well as coatings such as
with one of Valtris’ Santicizer non-phthalate plasticizers, matt or gloss varnishes.Parkside sales director, Paula
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needs. “Plas-Chek® Platinum G-2000 is an effective have seen over the last 18 months has been mainly due
replacement for traditional general purpose plasticizers to our innovative work in both compostable and re-
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“Valtris also offers Plas-Chek® 775, epoxidized soybean increased output and ensure our high-quality work is
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also combine Plas-Chek Platinum G-2000 with one of
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Santicizer® Platinum P-1700, the newest addition to their
line of non-phthalate fast fusing plasticizers. Based on
cyclohexanoate technology, Santicizer® Platinum P-1700
combines high solvating ability with low volatility and
excellent migration resistance. Santicizer® Platinum
P-1700 can lower both formulation and production costs
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can also take the opportunity to combine Santicizer® piece of high-tech equipment that we have been eager
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processing needs. our commitment to investing in technology.
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