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Poly(vinyl chloride)

low molecular weight

• Synonym(s): PVC
• Linear Formula: (CH₂CHCl)_n
• CAS Number: 9002-86-2
• MDL number: MFCD00084459
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24887763
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• description: K-value 55 - 57
• form: powder
• mol wt: ~48000
• density: 1.4 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: ClC=C
• InChI: 1S/C2H3Cl/c1-2-3/h2H,1H2
• InChI key: BZHJMEDXRYGGRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is a commercially sold thermoplastic material with excellent physical properties. It can be used for a variety of applications such as water purification and artificial muscle structure.[1][2][3][4][5]

Application

• Environmental Stability of PVC: Study on the environmental stability of poly(vinyl chloride) modified by Schiff′s base, highlighting its resistance to UV light (Ahmed et al., 2021).


• Mechanical Properties of PVC Nanofibers: Research on the effects of polymer concentration on the morphology and mechanical properties of electrospun cellulose acetate and PVC nanofiber mats (Tarus et al., 2016).


• Photostabilization of PVC: Insights into the ongoing advancements in the photostabilization of PVC to enhance its longevity and material stability (Yousif & Hasan, 2015).


• PVC and Mn2+ Doped Films: Investigation of the structural, thermal, and optical properties of pure and Mn2+ doped PVC films, exploring material enhancements (Kayyarapu et al., 2016).


• PVC Plasticizer Migration: A review on methods for determination of plasticizer migration from PVC materials, addressing implications for durability and material safety (Chen et al., 2022).

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves