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Characteristics of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic
| Clarity | Transparent to bluish in color |
Impact Resistant | Poor to Good |
| Moisture Barrier | Fair | Heat Resistance | Fair |
| Oxygen Barrier | Good | Cold Resistance | Fair to Good |
| Acid Resistance | Good to Excellent | Sunlight Resistance | Fair |
| Grease & Oil Resistance | Good | Specific Gravity | 1.34 |
| Maximum Utilization Temp. | 158°F | Stiffness | Moderate to High |
| Minimum Utilization Temp. | -13°F |
Other Characteristics of PVC :
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) has excellent transparency, chemical resistance, long-term stability, and good stable electrical properties. Traditionally a rigid material, but with the addition of phthalate esters as plasticizers, PVC becomes a soft and pliable material excellent for tubing. Though it may be attacked by many organic solvents, it stands up against oils and has a low permeability to gases. In its rigid form, PVC is found in sheets for use in items such as trays.
Chemical Resistance :
| Acids – Dilute | Excellent |
| Acids – Concentrated | Excellent |
| Alcohols | Excellent |
| Aldehydes | Poor |
| Bases | Excellent |
| Esters | Poor |
| Ethers | Poor |
| Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic | Excellent |
| Hydrocarbons, Aromatics | Poor |
| Hydrocarbons, Halogenated | Poor |
| Ketones | Poor |
| Oils, Minerals | Excellent |
| Oil, Vegetable | Good |
PVC for Laboratories:
PVC is a good option for packaging because it is available in a great range of sizes, shape, and color. Although PVC is typically transparent it can be dyed almost any color. PVC is also a good choice for packaging based on its high resistance to diluted acids and alkalis. PVC can be sterilized by gas and chemical disinfectant.
Other uses of PVC:
Flexible PVC is used for such items as wire, cable sheathing insulation, film, floor covering, synthetic leathers, and medical tubing.
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