PVC – Vinyl

Polyvinyl chloride which is often called PVC and vinyl is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, apart from polyethylene and polypropylene. PVC has great strength, lightweight, durable and flame retardant. The characteristics of Polyvinyl chloride make them an excellent choice in kitchens and bathrooms.  This particular plastic is also a popular choice with trade customers who work in the construction industry.

PVC is often used in different types of construction including many sizes of pipe and in profile applications such as doors and windows.

It can also be present in bottles, non-food packaging, and credit or membership cards. It is very versatile and can be made softer and more flexible. When PVC is made more pliable it can be used in plumbing, electrical cable insulation, imitation leather, signage, phonograph records, inflatable products, and many applications where it replaces rubber.

Polyvinyl chloride – Stock Shapes

 

Other properties	parameter	value	unit	norm
Water absorption	24h (20°C)	41	mg	DIN 53495
UV Transmission		no
Flammability	>2mm	B2		DIN 4102

 

Thermal properties	parameter	value	unit	norm
Service temperature	short term	70	°C	Average
Service temperature	long term	60	°C	Average
Thermal conductivity		0.20	W/(K*m)	DIN52612-1
Coefficient of linear thermal Expansion		8	10-5 k-1	DIN 53752

 

Electrical properties	parameter	value	unit	norm
Surface resistance		10-13	om	IEC 60093
Specific volume resistance		10-15	om*cm	IEC 60093
Dielectric constant		3	kV/mm	IEC 60250
Dielectric strength		39	10-5 k-1	IEC 60243-1

 

Other properties	parameter	value	unit	norm
Flammability		V0		UL94