PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride

PVC is considered a low crystalline and amorphous polymer and its property varies depending on the polymerization conditions.

The great versatility of PVC is attributed mainly to the need and the capacity to incorporate additives before their transformation into the finished product.

The large chlorine content of PVC in the molecular structure confers high polarity, which increases its affinity and allows mixing with a wide range of additives. Through the appropriate choice and dosage of the formulation components may be obtained polymeric materials tailored for specific applications. Thus, the PVC may have changed their characteristics within a broad spectrum of properties ranging from rigid to highly flexible, making it the most versatile thermoplastic polymers.

Among the main additives that can be incorporated into PVC, include: plasticizers, stabilizers, antistatic, lubricants, pigments, modifiers.