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A global manufacturer of innovative,
leading-edge, chemistry solutions for the industrial polymer and
coatings sectors. Hands-on collaboration, unparalleled technical support
and deep competency in ester chemistry help Hallstar�s customers realise
their new product development vision.
Hallstar is a market leader in the
design and synthesis of new ester chemistries, with numerous products in
commercial production. Decades of expertise on both the commercial and
technical sides of ester plasticisers has given Hallstar a vast
storehouse of knowledge that is used to customise solutions.
Hallstar�s innovative Plasthall�
PR-Series of plasticisers are on the leading edge of phthalate
replacement technology. With environmental and toxicity concerns
becoming more critical, the desire to remove phthalates from polymer
compounds around the globe is rapidly increasing, especially with DOP,
BBP and DBP now banned by the European Union. The natural progression
for most compounders was to Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and Di-isodecyl
phthalate (DIDP). Phthalate esters as a whole are now falling out of
favour, especially when used in children�s toys, medical goods and food
contact products.
Hallstar can design custom ester
plasticisers using its proprietary Paraplex Approach. The Paraplex
Approach is a molecular design system developed by Hallstar to
characterise and synthesise plasticiser solutions for well-defined
customer performance requirements. Through the use of existing
performance data, application knowledge and the latest in computer
technology, raw materials can be rapidly adjusted in precise
combinations to create a plasticiser that solves critical performance
issues.
Hallstar esters for acrylic/polyacrylate
resins have low VOC content and do not contain phthalates, providing
more environmentally acceptable options for adhesive, sealant and
coating applications. Many of these products meet indirect food contact
guidelines for a range of applications.
With emphasis on low VOC, Hallstar
has developed ester based coalescents and solvents to support next
generation regulatory requirements. These products provide low Tg, high
efficiency, and excellent compatibility with a range of resins.
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