PVC is an unusual plastic. Compared to the other majors, it's the only one that is not primarily fossil-fuel-based (it's 56% chlorine) and, therefore, is flame-resistant; has good chemical resistance; ...

A Colorado plastics processing company is significantly expanding capacity in response to growing demand for PVC- and silicone-free tubing and injection molded fittings for the medical and food ...

image: Scott Svadlenak, right, and Kostas Goulas discuss possible reaction mechanisms for the PVC to waxes process. Photo by Johanna Carson. view more CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State ...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely used thermoplastic polymers, prized for its durability, chemical resistance and affordability. Its principal drawback is thermal instability, ...

The Middle East conflict has significantly raised the costs of overseas ethylene-based PVC production capacity, leading some plants to cut operating rates due to force majeure, with the affected ...