Super soft Inflatables

[Ssbh21]

Anyone have a clue as to what this guy is treating these with to soften them like that?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7p8oUtw_9Y

[PVC Vinyl Enthusiast]

Possibly, he's using ATBC.

I'm having a go at softening inflatables myself, using DINP (Di-Iso-Nonyl-Phthalate), which I am able to source from a chemical supplier based in Poland. I can also source other phthalates, such as DEHP, from the same chem supplier. I think that phthalate-based plasticisers are superior to the non-phthalate alternatives. Phthalates receive an undeserved bad reputation, which is a shame, as they do a superb job at making vinyl inflatables soft, durable and rubbery. I'll post the results of my inflatable softening trials, in due course.

[Whale Rider]

I think ATBC is better than phthalates in its "softness". also smells better...

CAS Number for ATBC is 77-90-7 by the way in case you want to ask for it.

have no really good supplier anymore since due to corona my source went bankrupt -.-

but that is completely up to ones taste. I really hate the stench of Inflatable world inflatables I have to shower them at least twice. But the inflatables themself are great nice soft vinyl great shapes and sturdy for their price.

[7balloon]

Loved the video, even though I'm not generally that excited by inflatables. Seems to me that there would be a market for a looner to soften some toys and sell them to other Inflatable looners. I wouldn't mind trying out some of those soft airships!

[Dragosh]

Actualy i'm wondering as well what he's using to soften them, he does state in the comment that its a multi stage process but does not list any chemicals

[Whale Rider]

Actualy i'm wondering as well what he's using to soften them, he does state in the comment that its a multi stage process but does not list any chemicals

most likely it will be DINP as stated by pvc or ATBC these are the most commonly used ones.