Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf synthetic polymer
gptkbp:application construction
medical devices
packaging
automotive parts
electrical cable insulation
gptkbp:benefits environmental concerns
difficult to recycle
health risks during production
gptkbp:chemicalFormula good
C2H3Cl
gptkbp:colors white
gptkbp:distribution 1.3 g/cm³
gptkbp:environmentalImpact 0.14 W/m·K
gptkbp:fireDepartment self-extinguishing
gptkbp:hasFacilities 62.5 g/mol
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
gptkbp:iceClass 75 °C
160 °C
gptkbp:internationalCooperation 40 million tons annually
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Shin-Etsu_Chemical
gptkb:Westlake_Chemical
gptkb:Formosa_Plastics
gptkb:BASF
gptkb:SABIC
gptkbp:marketShare 25% of global plastic market
gptkbp:operational_status rigid or flexible
gptkbp:producedBy polymerization of vinyl chloride
gptkbp:protectedArea moderate
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:California_Proposition_65
REACH compliance
RoHS_compliance
gptkbp:safetyFeatures lead
phthalates
dioxins
gptkbp:sustainability non-biodegradable
recycling challenges
toxic emissions during incineration
gptkbp:usedIn credit cards
coatings
furniture
toys
windows
flooring
pipes
adhesives
siding
gptkbp:wasEstablishedIn 1872
gptkbp:waterManagement 0.1% to 0.5%