Find five examples of products made of plasticizedPVC and five made of unplasticized PVC. How does thechoice of plasticized vs. unplasticized PVC match theengineering requirements of the products in each category?

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Find five examples of products made of plasticized
PVC and five made of unplasticized PVC. How does the
choice of plasticized vs. unplasticized PVC match the
engineering requirements of the products in each category?

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Plasticized PVC Flexible PVC is formed by the addition of compatible plasticizers to PVC which lower the crystallinity. These plasticizers act like lubricants resulting in a much clearer and flexible plastic. This type of PVC is sometimes called as PVC-P.

Unplasticized Rigid PVC It is a stiff and cost-effective plastic with high resistance to impact, water, weather, chemicals and corrosive environments. This type of PVC is also known as UPVC, PVC-U or uPVC.

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Plasticized PVC are used for making water proof membrane, cable insulation, roof lining, hose pipes, oxygen tent.

Unplasticized PVC are used for making window frames, audio video tape cases, car seat backs, credit cards, traffic sign.

 

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