A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth. Abbreviations: PVA, PVAc
A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling. Abbreviations: PVA, PVAL, PVOH
A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers
Polyvinyl butyral (or PVB) is a resin usually used for applications that require strong binding, optical clarity, adhesion to many surfaces, toughness and flexibility. It is prepared from polyvinyl alcohol by reaction with butyraldehyde
excellent chemical resistance, good crush resistance and impact strength, fire resistant (self-extinguishing) Is functional up to 120o F in pressure systems and 180o F in non-pressure systems, such as drain, waste and vent (DWV) applications
A general purpose thermoplastic used for wire and cable insulation and plastics PVC is know for high flexibility Often used in nonplenum wire insulation and cable jackets A modified version of the material may be found in jacketing of some plenum rated cables
A polymer of vinyl chloride Tasteless odorless, insoluble in most organic solvents A member of the family vinyl resin, used in soft flexible films for food packaging and in molded rigid products, such as pipes, fibers, upholstery, and bristles
Produced in rigid, plasticized and dispersion forms and has a variety of applications-rainwater goods, bottle production and coating fabrics Known by the initials PVC
A thermoplastic material composed of polymers of vinyl chloride PVC is a colorless solid with outstanding resistance to water, alcohols, and concentrated acids and alkalies
Thermoplastic resins produced by the polymerization of the gas vinyl chloride [CH2CHCl] Under pressure, vinyl chloride becomes liquefied and is polymerized by one of four basic processes: suspension, emulsion, bulk, or solution polymerization The pure polymer is hard, brittle and difficult to process, but it becomes flexible when plasticizers are added A special class of PVC resin of fine particle size, often called dispersion grade resin, can be dispersed in liquid plasticizers to form plastisols The addition of a volatile diluent or a solvent to the plastisol produces an organosol Copolymers with vinyl acetate, vinylidene chloride, and maleate and fumarate esters find commercial application Major markets for PVC are in building/construction, packaging, consumer and institutional products, and electrical/electronic uses
a synthetic thermoplastic polymer prepared from vinylchloride PVC can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of placticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers; rigid forms are used in pipes; flexible forms are used in the manufacture of sheeting and roof membrane materials
An unstable plastic, generally called "vinyl" and "Naugahyde," that may exude oily plasticizers or emit corrosive and acidic hydrogen-chloride gas It is easily identified by its strong plastic odor Do not use sheet protectors, binders, photo enclosures, corners or any other product made from vinyl with your photographs, negatives and memorabilia
Commonly abbreviated to the initials PVC The homopolymer of vinyl chloride A thermoplastic made from sodium chloride (salt) salt and ethane (natural gas) It is a non-toxic, odourless, flame resistant, bio-stable and chemically resistant white powder which, when mixed with different additives and treated in various production processes, can be formed into a large number of plastic products The term PVC is also generically used to describe products made of PVC (as for example PVC flooring, PVC gloves, etc )
Environmentally indestructible plastic that releases toxic hydrocloric acid when burned It is used for food wraps and containers for personal care products Often referred to as V-3 or No 3 Plastic
Widely used plastic and one of the major end-uses of chlorine It is a polymer consisting of thousands of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) molecules joined end to end in a chain PVC is an excellent water repellent and resists weathering, so has many outdoor uses It is easily coloured and shaped and can be produced as fibre, foam or film
(PVC) Plastic which may be in either a plasticised (PVC) or unplasticised (UPVC or PVCU), the latter being rigid and the more widely used in aquaculture Plasticised PVC is used in the production of some tarpaulins etc where flexibility is an essential part of the function of the end product Some PVC compounds may leach chemicals into the water The quality of PVC and UPVC should always be checked with the supplier before use in recirculation systems, where the build up of leached chemicals may become a problem with some species Blackish smoke and acrid smell when lit Has a tendency to burn and leave scorch marks when overheated during heat welding Very good for solvent welding which makes it the plastic of choice for most piping systems UPVC can be directly solvent welded to ABS See also Chlorinate Polyvinylchloride