Polyvinyl chloride
Chemical compound
Polyvinyl chloride is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic polymer of plastic. About 40 million tons of PVC are produced each year.
PVC comes in rigid and flexible forms. Rigid PVC is used in construction for pipes, doors and windows. Wikipedia
Chemical formula: (C2H3Cl)n
Abbreviations: PVC
Appearance: white, brittle solid
Density: 1.4 g/cm3
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −10.71×10−6 (SI, 22 °C)
MeSH: Polyvinyl+Chloride
NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 1 1 0
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Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is a thermoplastic produced by chlorination of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin and has greater high-temperature resistance.