The Real Deal on Phthalates

Phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) are the most commonly used plasticisers in the world. They are a family of chemical substances that have been in use for about 50 years, primarily to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible. Although the various kinds in use today have some structural similarity, each one is different in the way it performs.

We use only non-phthalate plasticisers in both our vinyl and adhesive. We made this change in order to meet the needs of our customers that must comply with Section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (CPSIA).