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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic is popular for applications in a wide range of commercial and consumer industries ranging from household to furniture packaging. Its flexible and high heat resistance qualities makes this plastic ideal for any required additional processes.
- Flexible
- High heat resistance
- Ideal for a range of products
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Overview
Compared to other thermoplastic materials, PVC plastic is cost effective, offers exceptional durability and resistance to moisture, heat and electricity. Ideal for packaging a wide range of products, PVC plastic is available in opaque or clear and colors can also be customized for this type of plastic. This plastic material can also be applied to almost any packaging type as a film to create a moisture barrier or smooth surface for printing.
Plastic Recycling Chart
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| Abbreviation | PET or PETE | HDPE | PVC | LDPE | PP | PS | OTHER | PLA |
| Polymer Name | Polyethylene Terephthalate | High-Density Polyethylene | Polyvinyl Chloride | Low-Density Polyethylene | Polypropylene | Polystyrene | All Other Plastics | Polylactic Acid |
| Recyclable | Commonly Recycled | Commonly Recycled | Somethims Recycled | Somethims Recycled | Occasionally Recycled | Commonly Recycled (but diffcult to do) | Difficult to Recycle | Compostable |
| % Recycled Annually | 36% | 30~35% | <1% | 6% | 3% | 34% | Low | Low |
| Time to Decompose | 5~10 years | 100 years | never | 500~1000 years | 20~30 years | 50 years | never | 6 months |
| Toxicity Level | High | Low | High | Low | Low | High | High | – |
| Max Temperature | 70°C (158°F) | 120°C (248°F) | 70°C (158°F) | 80°C (176°F) | 135°C (275°F) | 90°C (194°F) | 135°C (275°F) | 150°C (302°F) |
| Brittleness Temperature | -40°C (-40°F) | -100°C (-148°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | -100°C (-148°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | -135°C (-211°F) | 60°C (140°F) |
