An unsafe softening agent added in the manufacturing of plastics, adhesives, or paper to make them soft and flexible
Any of various substances added to a material (such as plastic or concrete) in order to make it more pliable
Petroleum derivative or ester-type material added to a mix, which increases the processibility, gives control over the hardness and plasticity, and strongly influences the low-temperature characteristics
Organic chemical additives used to alter the melting temperature of polymers (plastics)
A material, usually organic, capable of imparting plastic properties to non-plastics or improving the plasticity or ceramic mixture
A softening material added to lacquers or other compounds to impart elongation, elasticity and flexibility
A chemical agent added in compounding plastics to make them softer and more flexible
A substance added to paint when spraying or coating plastics This enables the paint to become more flexible and move with the plastic This additive stops the paint from drying rigid and avoids cracking
the chemical agent that enables softness, or initial consistency to polymer clay
A material of lower molecular weight added to a polymer to separate the molecular chains This results in a depression of the glass transition temperature, reduced stiffness and brittleness, and improved processability (Note, many polymeric materials do not need a plasticizer )