POLY VINYL CHLORIDE
- CAS NO. : 9002-86-2
- CAT NO. : SC-RPM-2862
Physical State: Solid (powder / granular / pellet)
Color/Appearance: White, brittle solid (in its rigid form)
Melting Point / Softening Range: ~ 100 °C (with softening / deformation rather than a sharp melt)
Density: ~ 1.40 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index: ~ 1.54 (in some forms)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; insoluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran (THF) and other chlorinated solvents
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry place, protected from heat, UV, and stabilizers added to maintain stability
Molecular Formula: (C₂H₃Cl)ₙ
Molecular Weight: Variable (depending on chain length). For a “low molecular weight” PVC, ~ 48,000 g/mol is referenced.