Stabiliser Fact Tables

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21/08/2008 3:44 pm

Table 1 - Typical Metal Content Of PVC Formulations

Stabiliser Type	Principal Metal	Metal Content (%)	In PVC Formulation
		Packaging	Other
Lead compounds	Lead	Not Used	0.5-2.5
Organotins	Tin	0.1-0.2	0.3-1.0
Barium/zinc compounds (only for plasticised applications	Barium Zinc	Not used Not used	~0.1 <0.2
Calcium/zinc compounds	Calcium Zinc	0.1 <0.2	<0.5

Table 2 - Applications for Stabilisers - European Market

++ Major use
+ Minor use
(+) Occasional use
(1) Used for potable water pipe
(2) Used as a stabiliser/'kicker' for foamed layers in these products