The global epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO) market is expected to grow during the forecast period (2017-2023) on account of ease of availability of ESBO at large quantities coupled with low prices. A high demand from the plastic additive industries for the use of phthalate free bio-based plasticizers from China, India and Brazil is expected to drive the global epoxidized soybean oil market during the ... Read more
Epoxidized soybean oil, also known as, ESBO, is used as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. It is used as a plasticizer as well as a remover or neutralizer for hydrochloric acid that is liberated from PVC while the PVC is being subjected to heat treatment. It is highly recommended to boost the epoxidized soybean oil production rate, as, this substance is known to be an efficient substitute of a class of toxic ... Read more
