DOW ECOLIBRIUM bio-based plasticizers are designed to be incorporated into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds used to make wire insulation and jacketing. They are made of 100% renewable feedstocks and can help cable manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% when used as a replacement for traditional PVC plasticizers. Wires jacketed with PVC containing this plasticizer achieve an excellent balance of flame-retardance, flexibility and heat performance in electronic devices and appliances, and because they are phthalate- and lead-free, they are safe for wiring in buildings and for data communication.
