Expanded PVC Properties

Physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of expanded PVC

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Expanded PVC is a lightweight, rigid, moisture resistant expanded foam polyvinyl chloride. It is easy to machine, fabricate, thermoform, die-cut, and accepts inks, paints, and pressure sensitive adhesive materials. Expanded PVC is a good substrate for digital and screen printing, painting, laminating, vinyl lettering, and forming projects. Some lines are even marine-grade or low-density for light-duty applications. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.

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For a glossary of terms, see our Plastic Properties Descriptions.

 

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Tensile Strength psi D638 1,975 - 2,900
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi D790 165,000
Izod Impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D256 0.7
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) °F D648  -    181
Water Absorption
​(Immersion 24 hours)		 % D570 0.15 - 0.30

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Specific Gravity - D792 -
Water Absorption
​(Immersion 24 hours)		 % D570 0.15 - 0.30

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Tensile Strength psi D638 1,975 - 2,900
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity psi D638 -
Tensile Elongation % D638 -
Flexural Strength psi D790 3,755
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi D790 165,000
Compressive Strength psi D695 -
Hardness scale as noted D785, D2240 Shore D 55
Izod Impact ft-lbs/in D256 0.7

 

THERMAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in/in/°F x 10-5 D696 2.3
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) °F D648  -    181
Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air °F - -

 

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 -

 

OPTICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Light Transmittance % D1003 -
Haze % D1003 -

 

OTHER
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Coefficient of Friction - Dynamic -

Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.

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