Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic. Hard and brittle, it only becomes soft, ductile and suitable for technical applications by the addition of softening agents and stabilizers.

• In the building industry, it is used mainly as a basic material for window profiles, pipes, flooring and roof panels
• PVC is also made into flame-proof cable sheathing, insulation material for electric cables, electric switch boxes and cable conduits
• PVC foil has different applications, e.g. synthetic leather or credit cards, telephone cards and other smart cards