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PVC

Polyvinyl Chloride

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Overview

Applications

Comparison

Chemical formula

Specific gravity

1.35-1.45

Thermal properties

80

Tg(℃)

N/A

Tm(℃)

Characteristics

Chemical resistance

Water resistance

Soft

Flame retardancy

Weatherabilty

Electrical insulation

Good impact resistance at low temperatures

Heat resistance

Corrosion resistance

Commentary

It is produced by polymerizing vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). It is used in various applications by changing the degree of polymerization and adjusting flexibility through the addition of plasticizers.
It is widely used in construction materials because of its excellent physical properties such as flame resistance (self-extinguishing) and weather resistance.

Key points

It has low thermal stability. When it decomposes, it produces hydrogen chloride gas, which is highly corrosive to metals, so it is molded in specialized equipment.

使われ方

Inspection opening frame for wall

Reason for adoption

Flame-resistant (flame retardant and self-extinguishing), flexible and hard to break (flexible)

Source　FUKUVI Chemical Industry

Clamps for electrical and plumbing materials

Reason for adoption

Good electrical properties (electrical insulation), resistance to cracking (flexibility), can use outdoors (weather resistance)

Source　Nix, Inc.

Bathroom Interior Panels

Reason for adoption

Resistant to chemicals and water (chemical resistance, water resistance)

Source　FUKUVI Chemical Industry

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