Polyvinyl Chloride

PVC

PVC, Takiron, Hishi, Polor, Sunloid

Grey, White, Clear

Sheet Ridged and flexible, Rod, Tube

Standard PVC, PVDF, PVC Foam

Due to PVC’s good chemical resistance this material has many applications where chemical exposure is of consideration. PVC’s ability to form by bending and also welding makes it the material of choice for:-
Guards, Tanks
Buckets, Pipes
Ducting, Fume cupboards
Insulators, Valves
Machine Parts

Is abrasive on tooling, however machines well and care has to be taken to limit the machining tool temperature and exposure to chloride gases.

Types:

Rigid
Flexible

Can be heat formed or bent and welded.

Soft
Scratches easily
Low mechanical strength
Gives off hazardous chloride gas when heated or burnt
Tends to go brittle in applications exposed to UV.

Very good resistance to acids.  Does not like benzene or alcohol