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BioVinyl® from Teknor Apex is a flexible PVC compound line formulated with bio-based plasticizers, helping cable manufacturers reduce greenhouse gas emissions
September 09, 2025

BioVinyl®: A Flexible PVC Option with a Lower Carbon Footprint

As the Fourth Utility expands, sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a design requirement. That’s why Teknor Apex developed BioVinyl®,
a PVC compound line that combines the performance of traditional vinyl with bio-based plasticizers to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

BioVinyl® supports flexible cable applications while contributing to more environmentally conscious manufacturing and material selection.

Why BioVinyl®?

BioVinyl® is formulated with Dow Ecolibrium™ bio-based plasticizer, derived from 98% bio-based carbon per ASTM D6866. Some BioVinyl® formulations also include low-carbon-emission PVC resins made using renewable energy and/or bio-attributed raw materials.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Bio-based plasticizer with reduced carbon footprint
  • Compatible with traditional vinyl recycling streams
  • Flexibility and durability comparable to conventional PVC
  • RoHS compliant; may support LEED credit potential in some applications

 

Application Areas

BioVinyl® has been used in a range of applications, including:

  • Wire and cable jacketing and insulation
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  • Interior and exterior flexible cords
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  • Tray cable jackets, riser-rated and fiber optic jackets

It offers comparable tensile strength, elongation, and low-temperature performance to standard flexible PVC compounds, with grades available for both interior and exterior use.

 

 

A Step Toward Smarter Sustainability

Teknor Apex is committed to sustainable innovation. As part of that mission, BioVinyl® gives manufacturers a new way to:

  • Lower the greenhouse gas profile of cable materials
  • Support green building initiatives
  • Offer customers more environmentally responsible product options

 

Learn More

Download the BioVinyl® brochure for more applications and specifications.

BioVinyl® Flexible PVC Brochure

BioVinyl®: A flexible step forward in sustainable cable materials for the Fourth Utility.

Build the 4th Utility with a lower carbon footprint.
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