AbstractThe Hildebrand solubility parameter δ, the Flory‐Huggins interaction parameter χ, dilute‐solution viscosities, apparent melting temperatures, and the equilibrium swelling of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) granules in plasticizer are compared as methods for assessing the degree of PVC–plasticizer interaction. Results from the empirical methods agree well with each other, but not with δ or χ. A quantitative activity parameter α, derived from χ, correlates well with all results other than δ values. A relative order of plasticizer solvent power has been established for nine plasticizers of widely differing structures an
展开▼
