Dop Oil
What is the effect of dop oil in the granule industry?
One of the best ways to recycle and reuse PVC products is to turn them into granules. Granule is a special form of polymer that is produced in the form of small grains and has various uses. In the process of converting PVC into granules, various additives are added to it. The purpose of this work is to increase the resistance and have a better color and shape in the final product. One of the most important additives that are added to granule compositions is DOP oil.
Among the various additives that are added to the polymer for various uses and production of different products, dop oil is one of the most important additives. This oil, which is a type of softener, is used to increase the flexibility and at the same time the resistance of the granule and to soften it. Further on this page, we introduce this oil more. We also discuss its role and impact in the granule industry
Features of this oil
DOP oil has various features that make it welcome by producers and expand its uses. Among its features are:
Insolubility in water:
One of the characteristics of DOP oil is that it does not dissolve in water. Depending on the application of the granule produced with this oil, this property can be both good and bad. But the fact that this oil does not pollute the water chemically and does not cause poisoning is considered an advantage. Apart from that, due to the large use of this oil to produce granules used in hose and cable making, not dissolving in water is both an advantage and a necessity.
light color:
Another advantage of dop oil is its bright color. The bright color makes the texture of the granule soft and flexible and gives it a suitable formability, without changing the color of the product. Many additives used in the granule industry have color and this will have a negative effect on the final colorability of the produced product.
Odorless:
One of the problems in the granule industry and petrochemical industry in general is the unpleasant smell of the additives and materials used. Fortunately, this oil has no smell and therefore there is no restriction in its use.
Dissolving in mineral oils:
dop oil dissolves in mineral oils. Considering the use of various types of these oils in the granule production process, the possibility of dissolving DOP oil is an advantage; Because it does not cause problems in combination with other oils.
Conclusion
One of the additives that is added to the granule and increases its quality and usability is dop oil. This oil, while maintaining the strength of the granule, increases its flexibility and softness. The various advantages of this oil have led to its widespread use in the granule production industry. Granules with DOP oil are used in the production of hoses, electric cables, shoes, etc.