Polyvinyl chloride
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an amorphous thermoplastic. It is one of the oldest and most common thermoplastics.
PVC is used to a great extent in the construction industry for window profiles, pipes and floor coverings.
| Short designation | PVC |
| Description | Polyvinyl chloride |
| Mechanical properties | |
| Test specimen condition | Standard |
| Tensile strength [MPa] | No info |
| Elastic modulus (tensile) [MPa] | 3000 |
| Ball indentation hardness [MPa] | 130 |
| Physical properties | |
| Density [g/cm³] | 1.38 |
| Melting point [°C] | 80 |
| Application temperatures | |
| Max. temp., short-term [°C] | 70 |
| Max. temp., continuous [°C] | 60 |
| Min. application temp. [°C] | -30 |
| Other properties | |
| Flammability according to UL 94 | V-0 |
| Water absorption (normal climate) [%] | 0.4 |
| Chemical resistance | |
| Mineral grease and oils | + |
| Petrol | + |
| Weak/strong acids | +/- |
| Weak/strong alkalis | +/+ |
| Perchloroethylene | + |
| Trichloroethylene | - |
| Acetone | - |
| Alcohols | + |
| Hydrolysis resistance (hot water) | + |
| Weather/UV radiation | o |
+ resistant / o conditionally resistant / - not resistant
This information is for reference only; we do not assume any liability for its accuracy. The properties of thermoplastics are highly dependent on their specific composition and their additives.