PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a low cost, strong and stiff plastic material that is easy to machine, thermoform, and fabricate. It is easy to bond using solvents or adhesives, and easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment.
Rigid PVC is frequently used in the construction of tanks, valves, and piping systems. FDA compliant and antimicrobial grades are available. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more information about a specific grade.
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For a glossary of terms, see our Plastic Properties Descriptions.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
7,500 |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
481,000 |
| Izod Impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
1.0 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
- 158 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.06 |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.42 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.06 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
7,500 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D638 |
411,000 |
| Tensile Elongation |
% |
D638 |
- |
| Flexural Strength |
psi |
D790 |
12,800 |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
481,000 |
| Compressive Strength |
psi |
D695 |
- |
| Hardness |
scale as noted |
D785, D2240 |
R115, Shore D 89 |
| Izod Impact |
ft-lbs/in |
D256 |
1.0 |
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F x 10-5 |
D696 |
3.2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
- 158 |
| Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air |
°F |
- |
140 |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
544 |
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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