PVC
PVC
Flexible, dense, heat-resistant and high tensile strength plastic with high-quality printing capability.

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


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:

Resin Identification Codeimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.pngimage.png
AbbreviationPET or PETEHDPEPVCLDPEPPPSOTHERPLA
Polymer Name

Polyethylen

Terephthalate

High-Density

Polyethylene

Polyvinyl

Chloride

Low-Density

Polyethylene

PolypropylenePolystyreneAll Other PlasticsPolylactic Acid
Recyclable

Commonl

Recycled

Commonly

Recycled

Somethims

Recycled

Somethims

Recycle

Occasionally

Recycled

Commonly

Recycled

(but diffcult to do)

Difficult to

Recycle

Compostable
% Recycled Annually36%30~35%<1%6%3%34%LowLow

Time to

Decompose

5~10 years100 yearsnever500~1000 years20~30 years50 yearsnever6 months
Toxicity LevelHighLowHighLowLowHighHigh-

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)