PVCs Examples of properties

General chemical properties are subject to the compatibility of the fillers and reinforcements with the ambient conditions. If the fillers are well adapted, the chemical properties are the same for filled and neat polymers. 

The chemical resistance of flexible PVC can be strongly reduced and the absorption of water can be definitely higher. 

Solvents Good behaviour with aliphatic hydrocarbons Attacked by aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, esters, ethers and ketones Variable resistance to oils, greases, alcohols 

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride is produced by chlorination of polyvinyl chloride. The chlorine content can be as high as 65-70% versus 57% for PVCs. This leads to  

Some properties vary significantly with the chlorine content and the molecular weights. 

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