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PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a thermoplastic polymer, highly versatile since it can be rigid or flexible depending on the use of plasticizers and stabilizers. |
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Characteristics:
- Tough and ductile material
- Low density
- Good dimensional stability.
- Good weather resistance.
- High abrasion resistance
- Good mechanical and impact resistance.
- Stable and inert.
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Markets and applications
Given its properties, it is possible to manufacture products for different markets:
- Construction: water supply piping systems, windows frames, door bottoms, floors.
- Electrical: wire insulation, channels.
- Medical: catheters and blood bags.
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Polystyrene (PS)
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Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer obtained by polymerization of styrene.
There are several kinds of polystyrene:
General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS): It is solid, colorless, rigid, fragile and with limited flexibility. Uses: packaging for food, cosmetics, etc.
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS): It contents gas bubbles that lower its density. Uses: insulator and packaging for fragile products.
High Impact polystyrene (HIPS): It contents disperse microscopic particles of rubber, specially polybutadiene and acrylonitrile. It is stronger than GPPS and it can stand strong impacts without breaking apart. |
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