Plastisol is especially popular as a plastic coating because it is:

• Extremely durable, resisting impacts, abrasions, and other damage
• Highly resistant to water and most chemicals
• Effective in extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions
• Able to improve comfort and safety
• Available in any color and with many textures and special effects
• Very cost-effective

Most commonly, preheated parts are dipped into liquid plastisol, then heat-cured to set the coating. Occasionally, the cold dip method is used for parts which won't withstand preheating but which tolerate heat-curing. 

Many parts and products in cars and trucks make use of plastisol coatings, adding comfort, safety, and helping eliminate BSR issues.

Ideal applications for plastisol are those which take advantage of its soft, rubbery feel, excellent temperature and electrical properties, and exceptional durability.

Yes, plastisol is non-toxic, requires no solvents, is BPA-free, and is available in phthalate-free formulations.

Many people consider plastics and the environment to be incompatible, but it doesn't have to be that way. Plastisol is one material that is being made increasingly eco-friendly. Here are some answers to common questions about whether plastisol is an environmentally conscious choice. 

Plastisol is made up primarily of PVC (polyvinyl chloride, made from combining electrolyzed salt water with ethylene), mixed with plasticizing agents that give it a rubbery, stretchy consistency. Traditional plasticizers were phthalate-based, but innovations in phthalate-free plasticizers allow plastisol to be made without these potentially harmful chemicals. Most formulations of plastisol will also contain heat and/or UV stabilizers, pigments, and other additives to enhance its natural characteristics.

While some less scrupulous plastisol manufacturers may not produce it in the most environmentally friendly ways, using it as a dip coating is very environmentally friendly, because it:

• Produces almost no waste
• Protects coated products, extending their lifespans
• Is extremely low in VOCs, solvents, and other toxins
• Is available in safer formulations

Plastisol does not contain bisphenol-A (BPA), and newer formulations of plastisol use phthalate-free plasticizers.

While many plastic materials do contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or solvents, plastisol is extremely low on both counts.

Vinyl-based plastisol is one of the most versatile and cost-effective polymer coating choices, and is suitable for thick and thin protective layers applied by traditional hot dip or cold dip methods as well as molding and casting techniques. Here are answers to common questions about colors for this popular, long-lasting coating.

While plastisol does come in a variety of stock colors, you can choose any colors for plastisol coatings to meet your project's needs. 

Yes, while stock colors are opaque, plastisol coatings can certainly be transparent, and range from completely clear to tinted transparent colors.

Yes, plastisol can be custom-colored to meet project-specific requirements, including Pantone, RAL, MIL-SPEC, and other color matching options.

Color pigments are mixed into liquid plastisol, creating an especially consistent, even coloration throughout the coating. 

Yes, special additives can create special effects with plastisol coatings, including:

Glow-in-the-dark

Iridescent

Metallic

Fluorescent

Translucent

Glitter

If you are undecided on colors, our expert team can help you choose the most appropriate colors for your plastisol coating project. Specific colors are often selected to convey specific information such as:

• Color coding for sizes, styles, or other groupings for tools, wires, and countless other products
• Visibility, such as bright or fluorescent colors for tool handles and safety equipment