Citrate Acid Plasticizer Application: Acetyl Tributyl Citrate in Floor Mats/Carpets
A 2023 invention relates to an eco-friendly PVC backing paste for modular carpet tiles. The formulation uses ATBC (55-75 parts per 100 parts of resin) as the primary plasticizer. This choice replaces traditional ortho-phthalate plasticizers (like DOP and DINP), reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and making the final carpet product safer for indoor environments such as offices and schools