The dielectric properties of our plasticized PVC compounds, together with their resistance to fire, non-flame propagation and low ageing, make them the ideal material for covering and insulating wires and cables for electrical and electronic applications, household appliances, telecommunications, IT, automotive and power equipment connections. These compounds meet the 158 °F, 194 °F, 221 °F and 257 °F thermal classes.

Advantages:

• High flexibility;
• High resistance to abrasion;
• Good electrical resistivity;
• Free of heavy metals;
• Flame retardant and/or self-extinguishing;
• Great cost-benefit ratio.

Hoses made from PVC compounds are ideal for transporting a wide variety of fluids at low and medium pressures and can be reinforced with polyester wires or a rigid PVC core. They can be transparent (crystal) or colored. Applications include:

• Construction: suction and unloading (concrete, gravel, etc.) and checking levels;
• Agriculture: spiral hose irrigation and grain transportation;
• Domestic use: gardens, cooking gas, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, among others;
• Industrial processes: pneumatic systems and hydraulic machines, crystal hoses with braided polyester wire reinforcement used in industrial compressors;
• Mining: transportation of water or gravel;
• Automobile industry;
• Food industry: transportation of beverages and food;
• Medical and hospital industry.

The footwear market is extremely dynamic and versatile, demanding creativity, agility and quality. Our PVC compounds meet the requirements of the sector, both in the compact compound range and in the micro-expanded or chemically expanded compound ranges. We meet various specifications in terms of hardness, specific weight, abrasion, chemical resistance
and the most varied colors.

• Soles in general: compact, conventional expansion and micro-expanded;
• Transparent, opaque, colored, glossy, semi-glossy, matte and high-transparency sandals;
• Straps for sandals, with or without nitrile rubber;
• Transparent straps and heels for women’s shoes and sandals;
• Safety and refrigeration boots, construction, industrial kitchens, motorcyclists, etc.;
• Parts of sports shoes and boots, with or without TPU;
• Slippers and straps.

Linings and panels made of PVC compounds guarantee durability and resistance to humidity, facilitate acoustic and thermal insulation and are widely used as an alternative to plaster or wood moldings, providing aesthetics, modern and sustainable design. Our material can be produced in a variety of colors and offers
creative freedom of decoration:

• Lining manufacture;
• Folding doors;
• Profiles for finishing;
• Decorative items.

We serve the construction sector with numerous specific formulations, in accordance with current regulations and market needs. The various customization possibilities allow for creative freedom in the composition of interior design and decoration projects.

• Linings;
• Horizontal and vertical blinds;
• Folding doors;
• Pipes and fittings;
• Stop valves;
• Wires and cables;
• Electrical conduits;
• Profiles for finishing;
• Decorative items.

Our PVC compounds for the hospital and pharmaceutical industry meet the sector’s requirements, including a range of compounds free of phthalate plasticizers. Our modern production lines, specially designed for this purpose, are strictly controlled and maintained in a clean and positively pressurized environment. We have a range of products that can be sterilized by ethylene oxide or gamma rays. Our products can go through the most varied transformation processes: hose extrusion, film extrusion by calendering, blow molding and injection molding. They are ideal for the production of:

• Flexible tubes for passing photosensitive solutions (iodine and similar);
• Probes: nasal and intravenous catheters or urethral tube;
• Equipment for blood collection or application of medication;
• Peristaltic pumps for hemodialysis equipment;
• Inhalers, IV bags or dialysis bags;
• Dental suckers;
• Radiopaque stripe (visible in X-rays);
• Wing for needles;
• Flexible or semi-rigid drip chambers;
• Masks for inhalation;
• Rigid connectors in general;
• Films for blood and serum collection bags;
• Secretion collection bottles.

Rigid PVC compounds have high impact resistance and good barrier properties, with the possibility of incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection, and can be used to produce packaging of all kinds:

• Blister pack (including medicines);
• Boxes and thermoformed packaging;
• Various seals.

We have PVC compounds intended for the automotive industry and we are always aware of the latest developments and standards in this sector, aiming to deliver the appropriate product with the necessary safety. We have compounds with good performance and flexibility at low temperatures and resistance to oils and greases. Products can be transformed through extrusion and injection processes.

• Carpets;
• Friezes for finishes;
• Covers pedals for the accelerator, clutch and brake assembly;
• Sealing rings;
• Seat belt accessories;
• Cable coverage;
• Profiles for finishing bus steps;
• Hoses resistant to oils and grease;
• Window sealing;
• Co-extruded accessories with metallic core;
• Profiles with UV ray absorbers;
• Profiles for finishing benches;
• Between others.

Dacarto has a line of PVC compounds for the production of sealants for Pry-off and Twist-off metal stoppers.
Sealants are suitable for sealing bottles with carbonated or non-carbonated drinks and are responsible for preventing the leakage of fluids and maintaining the integrity of the bottled product until it is consumed.

Our products meet the requirements of ANVISA (Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency) for contact with food.

To meet the needs of the most diverse industries, such as pharmaceuticals, hygiene and cleaning, cosmetics, lubricants and additives, our portfolio includes PVC compounds with different characteristics:

• Mechanical and chemical resistance;
• Various color, transparency and gloss options;
• Special effects, like frozen;
• Anti-UV additives to protect bottled contents.

Bottle-type packaging, made from our PVC compounds, makes even small print runs feasible due to its low cost and ease of processing and printing. Packaging visually enhances products, whether liquid or solid, protects mechanically and chemically and, above all, is 100% recyclable.

The toy industry considers PVC compounds to be one of the most suitable materials for making toys, as they are malleable, flexible and 100% recyclable. Our compounds prioritize safety and reliability from the toy’s manufacture to its handling. Its applications include:

• Dolls and action figures;
• Inflatable toys: children’s floats, mattresses and swimming pools;
• School materials: stamps, erasers and tubes of pens;
• Flexible toys for babies and pets, such as teethers;
• Rattles.

Molded by injection or extrusion, the varied properties of our PVC compounds include flexibility, mechanical and chemical resistance and weather protection, making it an essential material in everyday use:

• Metal cladding for fences;
• Pipes or gabions;
• Applications in the field of domestic utilities;
• Flexible parts and materials such as industrial curtains;
• Furniture industry: chairs with PVC threads, finishing profiles and edge tapes.