Polyvinyl chloride - Wikipedia Polyvinyl chloride (alternatively: poly(vinyl chloride), [6] [7] colloquial: vinyl [8] or polyvinyl; abbreviated: PVC [8]) is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic polymer of plastic (after polyethylene and polypropylene) About 40 million tons of PVC are produced each year [9] PVC comes in rigid (sometimes abbreviated as RPVC) and
PVC | Definition, Synthesis, Uses | Britannica PVC, a synthetic resin made from the polymerization of vinyl chloride Second only to polyethylene among the plastics in production and consumption, PVC is used in an enormous range of domestic and industrial products, from raincoats and shower curtains to window frames and indoor plumbing
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Formula, Properties Application PVC boasts a set of unique properties that contribute to its wide range of applications One of the main characteristics is its durability and resistance to environmental stressors such as moisture, chemicals, and ultraviolet radiation
PVC Plastics: Polyvinyl Chloride - ThoughtCo PVC plastics are the third most commonly used types of plastic polymers used Learn about the properties of PVC polyvinyl chloride plastics
PVC Plastic : Properties, manufacturing, Types, Processes, and Uses PVC plastic is versatile, durable, and widely used in industries like construction and healthcare It comes in flexible and rigid forms, with applications ranging from pipes to medical devices New advancements in eco-friendly additives and recycling methods aim to make PVC more sustainable
What is PVC | What is uPVC - PVC Pipe Supplies PVC is widely used within modern society and sector applications as pipe for transporting fluids from water to chemicals to ingredients uPVC stands for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride and is PVC without plasticizing (flexibility) agents added