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Synthesis and evaluation of some fatty esters as plasticizers and fungicides for poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion
Author(s) -
Sadek E. M.,
Motawie A. M.,
Hassan A. M.,
Gad E. A.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.280630211
Subject(s) - plasticizer , phthalic anhydride , dibasic acid , vinyl acetate , chemistry , phthalate , organic chemistry , dibutyl phthalate , emulsion , phthalic acid , fungicide , polymer chemistry , polymer , botany , copolymer , catalysis , biology
n ‐Fatty alcohols (average molecular weight 187), prepared from n ‐paraffins, were treated with a series of dibasic acids such as malonic, succinic, glutaric, adipic and phthalic anhydride to give the corresponding fatty esters. The prepared fatty esters were formulated with poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion and used as films or textile coatings. Tests such as rate of drying, mechanical properties and resistance to micro‐organisms were carried out. Samples of poly(vinyl acetate) plasticized with dibutyl phthalate were also prepared and evaluated for the purpose of comparison. The antifungal activity of these compounds was studied. The results obtained indicate that the prepared fatty esters can be used not only as plasticizers but also as fungicides and in some respects they are better than the conventional dibutyl phthalate plasticizer.