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General-Purpose Plastics

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride

PVC is an inherently flame-retardant polymer that can be formulated rigid (U-PVC) or flexible (P-PVC) with plasticiser. Rigid grades are standard in window profiles, pipe and sheet; flexible grades in cable, hose and flooring. It is processed as a compound with stabilisers for thermal stability.

1,38–1,42 g/cm³ (sert)
Density
75–85 °C (sert)
Vicat softening
45–55 MPa (sert)
Tensile strength
50–95 Shore A (esnek)
Hardness

Values are typical ranges for the material family; binding values are in the TDS sent with the quotation.

  • Flame retardant
  • Chemical resistance

Price and lead time are given in the quotation according to quantity and delivery terms; there is no list price on the site.

Overview

PVC is the standard grade of the PVC family in the general-purpose plastics group. It is used in applications such as window and door profiles, drainage and pressure pipes, cable insulation and jacketing. The grade with the right flow for injection, extrusion or another process is specified in the quotation together with your quantity and colour; TDS and SDS are sent with the quotation.

Typical properties

PropertyTypical value
Density1,38–1,42 g/cm³ (sert)
Vicat softening75–85 °C (sert)
Tensile strength45–55 MPa (sert)
Hardness50–95 Shore A (esnek)

Tensile strength is measured to ISO 527, melt flow rate to ISO 1133, heat deflection temperature to ISO 75 (1.8 MPa); flammability class per UL94. Depending on supplier and grade, values can fall outside this range.

Applications

  • Window and door profiles
  • Drainage and pressure pipes
  • Cable insulation and jacketing
  • Hose, flooring and medical sets

Documents

The supplier's technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) for PVC are sent by e-mail with the quoted grade; because the same code has different sheets at different suppliers we do not publish a single file on the site. To see the sheet in advance, request it with the link below.

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Send the product code or application, quantity and process; the technical team defines the candidate material and sales replies with price, lead time and the data sheet.