Perstorp to expand Pevalen non-phthalate plasticizer capacity
Perstorp to substantially expand the production capacity of its non-phthalate polyester plasticizer Pevalen from 2019 onwards. To achieve this Perstorp has entered into a long-term production agreement with Italian company Alcoplast Srl. The new partnership more than doubles the current production capacity, bringing it in total to 50.000 tons per year and improving unit metrics due to the economies of scale.
Pevalen (pentaerythritol tetravalerate or PETV) is Perstorp’s high-performance, true non-phthalate plasticizer. It is the perfect choice for sensitive applications and products in direct human contact, e.g. toys and childcare products, apparel and accessories, sports & leisure products, automotive interiors or other indoor applications such as furniture, floors or wall coverings in both homes and public spaces. Pevalen has a unique performance not matched by any other available plasticizer with high plasticizing efficiency in combination with low migration and volatility.
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