PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

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PVC Characteristics

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is one of the most widely used thermoplastics on the market. Its superior combination of properties and its low cost make it an easy choice for many applications.

PVC offers excellent chemical and flame resistance, strength-to-weight ratio and dielectric properties along with good tensile, flexural and mechanical strength, low moisture absorption and exceptional dimensional stability. In addition, it is easily altered by the addition of plasticizers, impact modifiers and other ingredients.

PVC can be used in the most demanding applications including food processing and is available in both rigid and flexible formulations. Characteristics include:

  • Get a QuoteEconomical
  • Easily welded or bonded
  • Good dimensional strength
  • Resistant to chemicals and corrosion
  • Good electrical and thermal insulator
  • Low water absorption
  • UL94-VO fire rating
  • FDA approved for food contact

Applications for PVC

  • Food and beverage grade tubing
  • Semiconductor equipment
  • Electrical and cable insulation
  • Municipal and industrial piping systems
  • Chemical processing
  • Pumps, valves and seals
  • Water and waste treatment equipment
  • Fume hoods

Contact a Dielectric Manufacturing knowledge expert to discuss the use of PVC for your application. Call 800-367-9122 or email sales@dielectricmfg.com.

We also are a distributor of PVC material. Contact us to discuss how we can fulfill your material needs.

PropertyMetricunitsEnglishunits
General
Density1.3e3 - 1.49e3kg/m^30.047 - 0.0538lb/ft^3
Mechanical
Yield Strength4.14e7 - 5.27e7Pa6 - 7.64ksi
Tensile Strength4.14e7 - 5.27e7Pa6 - 7.64ksi
Elongation0.4 - 0.8% strain40 - 80% strain
Hardness (Vickers)1.22e8 - 1.55e8Pa12.4 - 15.8HV
Impact Strength (un-notched)1.9e5 - 2e5J/m^290.4 - 95.2ft.lbf/in^2
Fracture Toughness3.63e6 - 3.85e6Pa/m^0.53.3 - 3.5ksi/in^0.5
Young's Modulus2.48e9 - 3.3e9Pa0.36 - 0.47910^6 psi
Thermal
Max Service Temperature50 - 65°C122 - 149°F
Insulator or ConductorInsulatorInsulator
Specific Heat Capability1e3 - 1.1e3J/kg °C0.239 - 0.263BTU/lb. °F
Thermal Expansion Coefficient9e-5 - 1.8e-4strain/°C50 - 100µstrain/°F
Eco
CO2 Footprint1.85 - 2.04kg/kg1.85 - 2.04lb/lb
RecyclableYesYes

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