polyvinyl chloride

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
gptkbp:abbreviation PVC
gptkbp:amendedBy can be plasticized
gptkbp:application automotive
electronics
healthcare
construction
consumer goods
packaging
gptkbp:CASNumber 9002-86-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2H3Cl)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:density 1.38 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Eugen_Baumann
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1872
gptkbp:environmentalImpact difficult to recycle
toxic additives
gptkbp:flammability self-extinguishing
gptkbp:hardness rigid or flexible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polyvinyl chloride
gptkbp:mainProducer gptkb:China
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:market third most produced synthetic plastic polymer
gptkbp:meltingPoint 100–260 °C
gptkbp:monomer gptkb:vinyl_chloride
gptkbp:plasticizer phthalates
gptkbp:producedBy polymerization
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:plastic
gptkb:polystyrene
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:riskFactor can release dioxins when burned
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:structure amorphous
gptkbp:toxicity can release hydrogen chloride gas when heated
gptkbp:type gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
flooring
pipes
toys
medical devices
signage
credit cards
cable insulation
window frames
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Macromolecules
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5