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Commodity plastics
PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely used plastics globally. Available in both rigid (PVC-U) and plasticized (PVC-P) forms, it offers a broad range of applications from piping systems to cable insulation and medical products. It excels in chemical resistance, long lifespan, and very good weather resistance.
Advantages
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Good UV resistance
- Low cost
- Self-extinguishing material
- Good dimensional stability
- Low water absorption
- Excellent electrical insulation
- Long lifespan
Disadvantages
- Lower heat resistance
- Chlorine content complicates recycling
- May degrade at high temperatures
- Lower toughness than PP
Typical applications
Water pipesSewage systemsWindow profilesCable insulationFloor coveringsHosesFilmsMedical tubingAdvertising boardsElectrical installations
Processing
ExtrusionInjection MoldingCalenderingBlow Molding
Most common modifications
PVC-UPVC-PPVC FRPVC MedicalPVC Food ContactPVC UVPVC Impact Modified