The Dutchman Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Read the interview in Inside Line Magazine about Gary Yamamoto. He stated he uses PVC for his baits but in a different formulation. Wondering if there are different "types" of the stuff (i know about softener/hardener etc.) that he uses. His baits are softer and have a completely different texture. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Vinyl plastisol is PVC resin suspended in a plastisizer. There are thousands of different varieties of PVC resins on the market, hundreds of them suitable for plastisol, and a hundred or so different plastisizers that can be used solo or in combination. In addition there are thousands of additives to change characteristics. That's why they smell different, act differently when you pour them, and have different characteristics after they are cured. The market is very competitive, so the formulas are generally trade secrets. That's also why a favorite might change a little bit because some component of it went off the market or a better/cheaper one came along. Long story short, organic chemists that are worth their salt have very secure jobs. hope this helps. jm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
