What is PVC?
Polyvinyl Chloride (Polyvinyl Chloride) is one of the most common thermoplastic polymers around the world. This polymer is widely used in various types of pipes, medical devices, insulation of wires and many other cases. PVC is one of the oldest plastics that was discovered twice by accident. It was rediscovered once in 1832 by the French chemist Victor Regneau and again in 1872 by a German named Eugene Baumann. Finally, in 1920, PVC was first commercially produced by B.F. Goodrich was produced.
Types of PVC
💠 Hard PVC (RPC: Rigid PVC) or non-plastic (UPVC: Unplasticized PVC) Polyvinyl chloride in its original form has a rigid yet fragile structure. Its use is common in plumbing, sewage and agriculture. It has good strength, it is stable in open environments in the presence of corrosive chemicals, and it has a low price.
💠 Flexible PVC or PVC-P (Plasticized, Flexible PVC) Flexible or plasticized PVC is softer and more flexible than UPVC due to the addition of plasticizers such as phthalates (often dizononyl phthalate (DINP)). These softeners act like lubricants and have a transparent and malleable structure. The use of this type of PVC is common in wire insulation and floor and wall covering.
