Recycled Polymers
rPVC Rigid Clear — Recycled Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Clear
This grade is derived from post-industrial and post-consumer rigid PVC waste, offering good clarity and stiffness. It is suitable for non-pressure pipes, window profiles, and decorative elements where color and transparency are important.
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Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.30-1.40 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1-0.2 %
- Transparency
- Good
- Shrinkage
- 0.5-1.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.0-3.0 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40-55 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 5-20 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 5-15 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 70-80 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (decomposes)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 50-60 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 50-60 °C (0.45 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^12-10^14 Ohm·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-25 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Excellent resistance
- Bases
- Excellent resistance
- Solvents
- Attacked by ketones, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons
- UV Resistance
- Poor (requires stabilizers)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (specialized facilities)
- Recycling Code
- 3 (PVC)
- Carbon Footprint
- Lower than virgin PVC
Manufacturing compatibility
ExtrusionInjection MoldingCalendering
Applications
Window profiles
Pipes
Fittings
Sheet extrusion
Available grades
rPVC Rigid Clear 10EcoVinyl Profiles