PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Product Guide

Applications | Mechanical and Chemical Data

Overview

PVC is a strong, stiff, low cost synthetic thermoplastic that is easy to fabricate and bond using adhesives or solvents. It is the third-most widley used plastic polymer in the world. PVC offers good electrical and thermal properties, excellent chemical resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, good water corrosion resistance, and low moisture absorption. PVC is used in welded chemical tanks, piping systems, valves, fume hoods, dosing skids, waterproof membranes, and electrical cable insulation.

Common Brand/Trade Names

Corzan® CPVC, Vintec® I, Vintec® II

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Products

PVC Sheet/Plate | PVC Coil Tube | PVC Shim Stock

Applications

Medical Devices
Cabinets & Working Surfaces
Coolant Lines
Door & Window Profiles
Spray Systems


Physical Properties PVC Sheet/Plate
Density	0.051 lb/in3
Tensile Strength	7.5 ksi
Tensile Modulus	411 ksi
Elongation at Break Percentage	20%
Flexural Strength	12.8 ksi
Flexural Modulus	481 ksi
Izod Impact (notched)	1 ft-lb/in
Hardness, Rockwell	R115
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	6.1 x 10^-5 in./in./°F
Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 ksi	176 °F
Water Absorption %, 24hrs	0%
Thermal Conductivity	0.9 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F


Physical Properties PVC Coil Tube
Specific Gravity	1.2
Tensile Strength	2.6 ksi
Ultimate Elongation Percentage	350%
Brittleness by Impact Temp.	-30°F
Max Recommended Operationg Temp.	165°F
Hardness, Shore	A78
Water Absorption %, 24hrs	0.12%

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
PVC-(C2H3Cl)n	-