Plasticizers are chemicals that are actively used in various industries. Plasticizer delivery requires compliance with strict safety standards, the use of specialized transport and a deep understanding of product specifics.
Save Pro Solutions company offers a comprehensive approach to the transportation of plasticizers - both in bulk in tank trucks and in industrial containers (drums, canisters, IBC cubes). We organize transportation from European countries, as well as from non-CIS countries, including China, India, USA and others.
What plasticizers are and where they are used
Plasticizers are additives that are introduced into various materials in order to increase their elasticity, flexibility, fluidity and workability. The use of plasticizers allows to improve the physical and mechanical properties of the product without deteriorating its stability and strength.
The main areas of application of plasticizers are:
1. Construction industry.
Plasticizers are widely used in the production of concrete and cement mixtures. Additives improve the mobility of the composition, reduce the need for water, increase strength, reduce shrinkage and prevent the formation of cracks. They are especially relevant in the production of ready-mix concrete, reinforced concrete products, flooring and masonry mortars.
2. PVC and plastics production.
In the plastics industry, plasticizers are used to increase the flexibility and ductility of PVC. They are required in the production of flexible pipes, window profiles, linoleum, packaging film and other PVC-based products.
3. Cable industry.
Plasticizers are used in the composition of insulation and sheathing materials for cables. Thanks to them, finished products become resistant to bending, low temperatures and mechanical damage.
4. Production of wallpaper, paint and varnish products and floor coverings.
In these industries plasticizers play an important role in improving the technological properties of materials: they improve application, uniformity, resistance to abrasion and wear.
5. Automotive, medical and packaging industries.
Plasticizers are included in plastic components, medical tubing, packaging, rubber parts, sealants, etc.
This wide application requires uninterrupted supply, precise temperature control and logistics solutions appropriate to the type of products.
Properties and features of plasticizers
Plasticizers, as chemical additives, have a number of unique properties. They do not react with the base material, but change its physical and mechanical characteristics.
The key properties of plasticizers are:
- high chemical stability
- resistance to temperature fluctuations
- good compatibility with polymers
- low volatility
- moisture and UV resistance
- No corrosive effects on equipment
Understanding these characteristics is important when selecting the right packaging, transportation and delivery scheme.
Main brands of plasticizers
There are several common types of plasticizers on the market, each of which has its own specificity and area of application:
- DINP (di-isonononyl phthalate) - used in the production of cables, flooring, PVC products. It is characterized by low volatility and high resistance to aging.
- DOF (dioctyl phthalate) - used for flexible PVC films, artificial leather, wallpaper. Provides excellent elasticity and frost resistance.
- DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate) - modern, more environmentally friendly analog of DOP and DINP. It is used in packaging, construction, PVC production.
- TOTM (trimellitate) - heat-resistant plasticizer for cable industry, resistant to high temperatures.
- ATBC (acetyl tributyl citrate) - biodegradable plasticizer, used in the production of medical devices and packaging.
Plasticizer delivery methods
Save Pro Solutions offers two key approaches to shipping plasticizers:
Bulk transportation of plasticizers in tanker trucks
For large industrial orders we organize transportation of plasticizers in bulk using specialized tank trucks. This format is especially relevant for deliveries from Europe, where the largest producers of these products are located.
Our tanks meet the following requirements:
- volume from 26 to 32 m³
- thermal insulation for temperature maintenance
- top and bottom loading equipment
- ADR compliant transportation
- airtightness and resistance to chemically active substances
Shipment is carried out from the leading chemical plants in Europe, such as:
- BASF (Germany)
- PCC (Poland)
- Grupa Azoty (Poland)
- Boryszew S.A. (Poland)
- Ciech Sarzyna (Poland)
- Zakłady Chemiczne “Organika-Sarzyna” (Poland)
- Evonik Industries (Germany)
- Perstorp Group (Sweden)
- Lanxess (Belgium)
- Oxea (Netherlands)
- DEZA (Czech Republic)
We provide full support: from delivery of a clean tank truck (with a washing certificate) to delivery to the customer's warehouse. If necessary, we organize warming up of the cargo on the territory of the EU.
Advantages of plasticizer transportation in bulk:
- saving on containers
- convenience in case of large volumes
- Exclusion of contamination during pumping
- minimal losses during unloading
Transportation of plasticizers in containers: barrels, canisters, IBC cubes
If we are talking about small or combined volumes, we use transportation of plasticizers in industrial containers. We deliver such cargoes not only from Europe, but also from far abroad countries - China, India, Turkey, USA, South Korea.
Typical containers:
- Canisters with the volume of 20-30 liters
- Barrels with the volume of 200 liters
- IBC cubes with volume of 1000 liters
Container logistics is used for international deliveries, both as a part of groupage (LCL) and full (FCL) cargoes. We organize sea transportation, auto delivery, cargo insurance, as well as full customs support.
Advantages of container transportation of plasticizer in containers:
- versatility
- possibility of combining shipments
- convenient storage and unloading
- control of tightness on the whole route.
Advantages of cooperation with Save Pro Solutions
Save Pro Solutions company specializes in transportation of chemical cargoes, including bulk transportation of plasticizers and delivery of plasticizers in containers. We carefully select transportation, take into account the properties of the cargo and transportation requirements.
Why choose us:
- many years of experience in the logistics of chemical products
- Own and partner fleet of specialized tank trucks
- Organization of container transportation from Europe and Asia
- prompt transportation
- support at all stages: from loading to unloading
- strict control over compliance with temperature and technical conditions
- Adaptation of logistics solutions to customer requirements