Physical Properties |
Rigid PVC |
Flexible PVC |
Item |
Unit |
Value |
Value |
Density (ρ) |
Kg/m³ |
0.778-1.47 |
1.15-1.45 |
Water Absorption @ 23°C, 24hrs |
% |
0-0.2 |
Refractive Index (n) |
- |
1.53-1.56 |
Mechanical Properties |
Rigid PVC |
Flexible PVC |
Item |
Unit |
Value |
Value |
Tensile strength (σt) |
MPa |
37.6-54.3 |
3.11-24.1 |
Elongation (ε) @ break |
% |
50-150 |
200-450 |
Izod impact strength |
J/m |
16-1100 |
75-1300 |
Flexural Modulus |
MPa |
2340-3130 |
74.9-3100 |
Thermal Properties |
Rigid PVC |
Flexible PVC |
Item |
Unit |
Value |
Value |
Thermal deformation temperature |
°C |
65-80 |
|
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (α) |
K |
5 × 10-5 |
|
Thermal conductivity (k) |
W/(m·K) |
0.14-0.28 |
0.14-0.17 |
Electrical Properties |
Rigid PVC |
Flexible PVC |
Item |
Unit |
Value |
Value |
Dielectric strength |
kV/mm |
35-50 |
30-40 |
Dielectric constant (εr) @ 1 KHz |
- |
3.0-3.8 |
4.0-8.0 |
Chemical Resistance
Item |
Value |
Acids - Concentrated |
Excellent |
Acids - Diluted |
Excellent |
Alcohols |
Excellent |
Alkalis |
Excellent |
Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Poor |
Mineral Oils |
Excellent |
Halogenates HydroCarbons |
Poor |
Aliphatic HydroCarbons |
Good |
Aldehydes |
Limited |
Esters |
Poor |
Ketones |
Poor |
Oxidizing Agents |
Good |
Vegetable Oils |
Good |
** Excellent (no attack) **Good (minor attack) ** Limited (moderate attack and suitable for short term use only) ** Poor (not recommended for use)
Disclaimer: the above properties data comply with international specifications for the raw material of pvc. It is posted as general information and Gawad Plastics is not the initiator of such data and not liable for it by any means.
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