Applications
Artificial Leather & Automotive Interior
For PVC artificial leather, seat covering and automotive interior skins, balancing hand feel, fogging and winter exudation resistance.
Applications
Artificial Leather & Automotive Interior
Artificial leather and interior skins place three demands on the plasticizer: long-term softness without tackiness, no hardening or brittleness at low temperature, and no exudation to the surface under heat and humidity cycling. DB series non-phthalate plasticizers gel consistently in calendering and coating processes, so they can carry the main plasticizing load in a conventional formulation and be blended with a cold-resistant co-plasticizer where interior durability requires it.
Key performance requirements
| Item | Direction and notes |
|---|---|
| Winter exudation | No surface oil marks or tackiness under cold and humid conditions |
| Heat ageing and fogging | Interior parts should pass the fogging and odour evaluation required by the vehicle maker |
| Hand feel and softness | Hardness and rebound targets set by the finishing process |
| Compliance direction | Non-phthalate option screened against the REACH SVHC 224-item direction |
Dosage and processing direction
The main plasticizer follows the hardness target; for winter conditions DB55 is normally the base with a cold-resistant ester blended in, and the ratio is confirmed by low-temperature flex and exudation tests.
Suited to calendering and coating; keep gelation temperature and cooling rate consistent to avoid surface exudation and uneven gloss.
Frequently asked questions
Which artificial leather applications suit DB55?
It is aimed at PVC artificial leather, automotive interior skins and furniture covering where winter exudation and weathering matter; the final formulation is confirmed against your specification.
Can medical grade DINCH be used in interiors?
Yes. DINCH is a non-phthalate plasticizer widely used in flexible PVC where compliance demands are high; interior parts still have to pass fogging and odour testing.
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