PVC as an all rounder!

Poly (vinyl chloride), commonly abbreviated as PVC, is the third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, after polyethylene and polypropylene.

Prominent features:

• Heat and fire resistant - PVC is an inherently heat and fire resistant plastic, the only exception among the general-purpose plastics, since it contains more than 50% of chlorine.

• Durable - Factor most strongly influencing the durability of a material is resistance to oxidation by atmospheric oxygen. PVC, having the molecular structure where the chlorine atom is bound to every other carbon chain, is highly resistant to oxidative reactions, and maintains its performance for a long time.

• Oil/Chemical resistant - PVC is resistant to acid, alkali and almost all inorganic chemicals.

• Functional stability - PVC is a chemically stable material, which shows little change in molecular structure, and also exhibits little change in its functional strength.

PVC's relatively low cost, biological and chemical resistance and workability have resulted in it being used for a wide variety of applications. It comes in two basic forms, rigid and flexible. Both the forms are extremely useful in construction and designing of an interior space.

Application: PVC is the new rage for designing an interior space. It is almost used in and for everything. Covering, cladding and panelling for ceiling, wall and floor. Available in the forms of sheet and tiles. Doors, windows, room dividers, furniture, etc. For better idea see the pictures below.

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