Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is a widely-used plastic. In terms of revenue generated, it is one of the most valuable products of the chemical industry. There are many uses for PVC including magnetic stripe cards, window profiles, gramophone records, which is the source of the name for vinyl records, pipe, plumbing and conduit fixtures; and, in its soft form, for clothing, upholstery, flooring and roofing membranes. The material is often used for pipelines in the water and sewer industries because of its inexpensive nature and flexibility.
View the PVC Material Properties Chart
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Material Highlights:
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Good Insulator
- Self-extinguising
- Excellent corrosion and water resistance
Applications:
PVC In its hard form:
- Machined Parts
- Chemical Resistant Applications
- Wet Benches
- Vinyl records
- Plumbing and electrical fixtures
CPVC
CPVC is a popular engineering material due to its relatively low cost, high glass transition temperature, high heat distortion temperature, chemical inertness, and flame and smoke properties. CPVC is used in a variety of industrial applications where a high functional temperature and resistance to corrosive chemicals are desirable. Besides pipe and fittings, it is used in pumps, valves, strainers, filters, tower packing, and duct, as well as sheet for fabrication into storage tanks, fume scrubbers, large diameter duct, and tank lining.