Polyvinyl Butyral Resin (PVB) is a solvent Resin synthesized by the acetal reaction of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and butyraldehyde in contact with coal.

Because Pvb Resin itself contains a lot of hydroxyl groups, it can bridge with some thermosetting resins to improve the properties of chemicals and film hardness.

Because PVB resin has the above excellent characteristics, it is widely used in adhesive safety glass intermediate film of automobile and building, rust cutting primer, baking paint, wood paint, printing ink, adhesive of electronic ceramics and printed circuit board, adhesive between metal and metal, between metal and plastic, modifier of hot-melt adhesive, iron dimension waterproof processing of textile, etc. A variety of new industrial applications are also continuously developed and applied.

The general characteristics of PVB are as follows:

The appearance of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin is white spherical porous particles or powder, and its specific gravity is 1:1; However, the filling density is only 0.20 ~ 0.35g/ml.

Thermal properties

The glass transfer temperature (TG) of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin ranges from 50 ℃ of low degree of recombination to 90 ℃ of high degree of recombination; The glass transfer temperature can also be adjusted by adding an appropriate amount of Plasticizer to reduce it below 10 ℃.

Mechanical properties

The coating of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin has good water resistance, water resistance and oil resistance (it is resistant to aliphatic, mineral, animal and vegetable oils, but not to sesame oil). PVB is widely used in printing inks and coatings because it contains high hydroxyl groups and has good dispersibility to pigments.

In addition, its chemical structure contains both hydrophobic acetal and acetic ACID groups and hydrophilic hydroxyl groups, so PVB has good adhesion to glass, metal, plastic, leather and wood.

Chemical reaction

Any chemical that can react with secondary alcohol will also react with PVB. Therefore, in many applications of PVB, it is often used with thermosetting resin to bridge and harden with the hydroxyl group of PVB, so as to achieve the characteristics of chemical resistance, solvent resistance and water resistance.

Of course, films with different characteristics (such as hardness, toughness, impact resistance, etc.) can be prepared according to different types of thermosetting resin and different mixing ratio with PVB.

Safety properties

• Currently, titanium dioxide as a food additive is classified as GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe.” 

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• In the early stages of the TiO2 industry, factories were primarily concerned with increasing production volumes to meet growing demand. This led to the construction of large-scale facilities equipped with traditional sulfate or chloride processes for TiO2 synthesis. While these methods were effective in boosting output, they often came at the expense of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
• The factories where lithopone is produced adhere to strict quality control measures to ensure that the pigment meets the required specifications for different applications
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• Titanium dioxide nanoparticles are commonly found in a wide-range of consumer goods, including cosmetics, sunscreens, paints and colorings, ceramics, glass, textiles, construction materials, medicine, food, food packaging, and more. In Europe, cosmetic companies are required to label products that contain nanoparticles. In the U.S., companies are not.

• On the other hand, Westerhoff said, there are hundreds of studies showing no adverse effects from the substance.

• Although the evidence for general toxic effects was not conclusive, on the basis of the new data and strengthened methods we could not rule out a concern for genotoxicity and consequently we could not establish a safe level for daily intake of the food additive, commented Matthew Wright, member of the EFSA's Food Additives and Flavourings Panel in a press statement.

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• Molecular weight: 412.23

• Animal studies have shown that, when consumed as a food additive, titanium dioxide can induce intestinal inflammation.

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• Food recalls:Some Jif peanut butter products recalled over salmonella outbreak concerns 

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• EFSA’s scientific advice will be used by risk managers (the European Commission, Member States) to inform any decisions they take on possible regulatory actions.

• Most food-grade titanium dioxide is around 200–300 nanometers (nm) in diameter. This size allows for ideal light scattering, resulting in the best color (1Trusted Source).

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• Another important factor to consider when choosing a titanium dioxide supplier is the price. The cost of titanium dioxide can vary significantly depending on factors such as the grade of the product, the quantity purchased, and the supplier's pricing strategy. It is important to strike a balance between quality and price when choosing a supplier to ensure that you are getting the best value for your money.
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