HELP, Plastic Cracks, FTIR results interp. HELP

[Beorges]

Team

I'm a rubber eng, but i have to do an analysis on a plastic cracking/breaking

The FTIR concludes the presence of an Oil similar to Castor Oil or Tall Oil.

There is a plastic casing an a wire wrapped comming inside of the casing.

Any idea or where does it can came, Wire wrap, plastic case....

 

[Demon3]

An oil could well be a plasticizer coming out of PVC. For more advice consult a professional analysis lab like

http://www.stabilization-technologies.com

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry