solid-pvc

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride commonly abbreviated PVC, is one of the most widely used plastics for a variety of applications. The rigid form of PVC is available in sheet, rod and machined/fabricated shapes and offers excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. Specialty grades are available with enhanced heat resistance or added flexibility.

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ACI offers four types of solid pvc sheet: See-thrus and three mechanical grades: Type I, Type II and CPVC. The see-thrus include clear, transparent and translucent colors. The see-thrus are intended for chemical resistant glazing and displays that require a durable material.

 

Types I, II and CPVC are opaque and are intended for tough industrial applications.

 

All of these materials offer good chemical resistance and fire ratings (UL-94V-0) considered self-extinguishing. Type I typically offers the highest chemical resistance. Type II relaxes chemical resistance in return for greater impact resistance. Type II is suited for applications that require thermoforming or where the finished product is subject to shock or physical abuse. The sustained operating temperature for I and II is 140° F and CPVC is 180° F.

 

All of these products offer excellent chemical resistance and fire rating. Some notable differences between the products follow:

 

Clear PVC                          Type II                           CPVC

Light Transmission             Thermoformable            Higher Heat Stability

Thermoformable                 Can be Cold Rolled

High Impact

 

 

 

 

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Test Property Clear PVC Type I Type II CPVC
Color Clear Grey Grey Grey
D1003 Light
Transmission
87%
D1505 (g/cm³) 1.4 1.42 1.35 1.47
D570 Water
Absorption,
24 hrs (%)
0.03 0.06 0.16 0.25
D638 Tensile
Strength
at break (psi)
5,650 7,400 7,300
D790 Flexural
Modulus (psi)
464,000 411,000 400,000 361,000
D785 Hardness,
Rockwell R
R115 R97 R106 R116
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 0.48 1 18 9
D696 Coefficient
of Linear
Thermal
Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
6.7 3.2 3.5 3.9
 
D648 Heat
Deflection
Temp (°F )
at 264 psi
144-150 176 176 196
UL94 Fire V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0
D635 Fire Self Extinguishing Self Extinguishing Self Extinguishing Self Extinguishing
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All properties are generalized. Material purchased may vary. You can request specification for products purchased.

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