UPVC Material Characterization

Bobby Brown

Post 2016-03-03

What is UPVC
Chemical Resistance Chart

What is UPVC

UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride), commonly referred to as rigid PVC, is an amorphous thermoplastic resin produced through the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer.
This resin is combined with certain additives such as stabilizers, lubricants, fillers, etc.
In addition to the use of additives, modifications through blending with other resins have been adopted to enhance its practical value. These resins include CPVC, PE, ABS, EVA, MBS, etc.
UPVC has a high melt viscosity and poor fluidity; even with increased injection pressure and melt temperature, the fluidity changes little.
Furthermore, the resin's molding temperature is very close to its thermal decomposition temperature, resulting in a narrow temperature range for molding, making it a material that is difficult to mold.

Chemical Resistance Chart

How to use this chart

» Meaning of symbol:
OK: Recommended. △: Must confirm if usable by testing in advanced. X: Not recommended.
» This chart only provides the result of a single chemical to material, if a client uses more than one kind of chemical at the same time, please choose material by experience.
» This chart is for reference only which is not applicable to all working environments. Please refer to design equipment according to practical experience.

Category	Name	UPVC
Organic acids	Acetic acid	△ (20%)
	Acetic acid, glacial	N/A
	Acetic anhydride	N/A
	Citric acid	N/A
Organic compound	Acetaldehyde	N/A
	Acetone	X
	Methyl alcohol	N/A
	Aniline	N/A
	Benzaldehyde	N/A
	Benzene	N/A
	Benzyl alcohol	N/A
	Benzyl chloride	N/A
	Corn oil	N/A
	Ethanol	△
	Ethylene glycol	N/A
	Fatty acid	N/A
	Formaldehyde	N/A
	Formic acid	N/A
	Hexane	N/A
	Lactic acid	N/A
	Methanol	N/A
	Paraffin oil	N/A
	Petroleum	N/A
	Phenol	N/A
	Propane, liq	N/A
	Propanol	N/A
	Stearic acid	N/A
	Tannic acid	N/A
	Tartaric acid	N/A
	Toluene	N/A
	Urea	N/A
Inorganic compound	Ammonia	N/A
	Ammonium chloride	N/A
	Ammonium hydroxide	N/A
	Ammonium nitrate	N/A
	Ammonium sulfate	N/A
	Aqua regia	N/A
	Barium chloride	N/A
	Barium hydroxide	N/A
	Brine	N/A
	Calcium Chloride	N/A
	Calcium hydroxide	N/A
	Carbonic acid	N/A
	Chloric acid	N/A
	Chlorine	△
	Detergent	N/A
	Hydrobromic acid	N/A
	Hydrochloric acid	OK (30%)
	Hydrofluoric acid	N/A
	Hydrogen peroxide	N/A
	Nitric acid	OK (5%) OK (40%)
	Phosphoric acid	N/A
	Potassium hydroxide	N/A
	Potassium nitrate	N/A
	Potassium sulfate	N/A
	Sodium carbonate	N/A
	Sodium hydroxide	OK (50%)
	Sodium nitrate	N/A
	Sulfuric acid	OK (40%) OK (90%)
	Sulfur dioxide	N/A