介绍了乙烯基热稳定剂的最新技术和历史技术，以及北美和欧洲情景的背景信息。介绍了评价热稳定剂的典型试验方法以及两个应用实例。钙/锌稳定剂系统是未来可行的替代品，这一结论来自于与传统稳定剂系统相比的许多优势。

State-of-the-art and historical technology of vinyl heat stabilizers is described with background information on North American and European scenarios. Typical test methods for evaluating heat stabilizers as well as two application examples are presented. The conclusion that Ca/Zn stabilizer systems are a viable alternative for the future is drawn from a number of advantages over conventional stabilizer systems.