This book provides an overview of plasticizers, from the latest global research developments to the laws and regulations applied to their use. In addition the book details the author's recently developed methodology for a catalytic hydrogenation ot phthalate plasticizers. It presents insights into the development of the catalytic phthalate hydrogenation from the reaction mechanism and catalyst characterization to pilot tests and its industrialization. Given its scope, the book will appeal to a broad readership, particularly professionals at universities and scientific research institutes, as well as practitioners in industry.

1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Fundamentals of Plasticizers
1.2.1 Symbols and Abbreviations
1.2.2 Major Functions of Plasticizers
1.2.3 Major Performance-Determining Factors for Plasticizers
1.2.4 Mechanism for Plasticity Increase by Plasticizers
1.2.5 Property Requirements for Plasticizers
1.2.6 Inspection Standards for Plasticizers
1.2.7 Types of Plasticizers
1.3 Cyclohexane-1， 2-Dicarboxylate Plasticizers
1.4 Environmentally Friendly Plasticizers
1.5 Developmental Direction of Plasticizer Industry in China
1.6 Main Contents of This Book
References
2 Foreign and Domestic Plasticizer Laws
2.1 Foreign Plasticizer Laws， Evolution
2.2 Domestic Plasticizer Laws and Evolution
2.3 Interpretations of Foreign and Domestic Plasticizer Laws
2.3.1 EU Bans
2.3.2 EU’s REACH Policy [1，2]
2.3.3 The EU’s RoHS [1，3]
2.3.4 USA’s CPSIA
2.3.5 Related Phthalate Laws in Other Countries
2.3.6 Domestic Laws [4–6]
2.4 Comparison and Trend of Plasticizer Laws for Food Contact Applications
2.4.1 Current Status
2.4.2 Chinese Laws and Regulations
2.4.3 EU’s Laws and Regulations
2.4.4 USA’s Laws and Regulations
2.5 Conclusion
References
3 Current Status of Plasticizer Research
3.1 Foreign Research Status
3.1.1 Phthalate Hydrogenation Technology
3.1.2 Research on Toxicity of Phthalate Compounds
3.2 Domestic Research Status
3.2.1 Synthesis of DIBCH(1999)[9]
3.2.2 Synthesis of HHPA(2000)[10]
3.3 Di(2-Propylheptyl) Phthalate (2006) [13]
3.3.1 Physical Properties
3.3.2 Performance
3.4 Cyclohexane Dicarboxylate Plasticizers (2010)[14]
3.4.1 Preparation of Cyclohexane Dicarboxylate Plasticizers
3.4.2 Properties and Assessment of Cyclohexane Dicarboxylate Plasticizers
3.4.3 Application Examples of Formulation
3.4.4 Conclusion
3.5 Development Status of Plasticizers (2010， 2011) [18，19]
3.5.1 Status of Plasticizers in Foreign Countries
3.5.2 Status of Plasticizers in China
3.5.3 New Environmentally Friendly Plasticizers
3.5.4 Sustainable Development of Plasticizers in China
3.6 Diisononyl Cyclohexane-1，2-Dicarboxylate(2010，2014)[20，21]
3.6.1 Physical Properties
3.6.2 Production Routes of DINCH
3.6.3 Applications of DINCH
3.7 Environmentally Friendly Plasticizers
3.7.1 Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Cyclohexane-1，2-Dicarboxylate Plasticizer(2011)[22]
3.7.2 Research and Application Progress of Catalytic Synthesis of Environmentally Friendly Plasticizers(2012)[15]
3.7.3 Innovations and Applications of Green Plasticizers[97]
3.7.4 Technological Innovation and Market Dynamics of Green Plasticizers(2017)[98]
3.8 Hydrogenation of Dioctyl Phthalate (2012)[34]
3.9 Liquid-Phase Catalytic DOP Hydrogenation and Kinetics(2012)[50]
3.10 Synthesis and Application of Environmentally Friendly DEHCH Plasticizer(2013)[38，113，114]
3.11 Synthesis and Application of Environmentally Friendly DEHCH Plasticizer(2014–2015)
3.11.1 Preparation of DOP Hydrogenation Catalyst(2014)[120]
3.11.2 DEHP Hydrogenation Product Analysis Using GC-MC (2015)[42]
3.12 Synthesis of DEHCH via Direct Esterification (2015)[121]
3.13 Cable Industry’s Response to EU’s Newest Environmental Laws
3.14 Applications of Environmentally Friendly Plasticizers in Disposable Gloves(2016)[127]
3.15 Development and Application of Environmentally Friendly Polyester Plasticizers (2016)[128]
3.16 How to Accurately Assess and Use Benzoate-Based Plasticizers?(2016)[129]
3.17 Production Study of Environmentally Friendly DEHCH Plasticizer(2016)[130]
3.18 Co-existing Opportunities and Challenges for DOP Market(2017)[115]
3.19 Conclusion
References
4 Foreign and Domestic Inventions and Patents
4.1 Foreign Inventions and Patents
4.1.1 Hydrogenat