PVC compounds – or granules – is not likely something you research or read about every day or even regularly. But sometimes seemingly random articles may pique your interest or perhaps you are looking into making a certain PVC compound for sale and just need a little more information. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite, fascinating facts about PVC. We’re willing to bet that you’ll be surprised at at least one of these things which you may not have known before today. Enjoy!
#1: Recycling Allows More Than One Use of the Same PVC
PVC is a sustainable material, owing to the fact that it can be recycled for various uses over time. It is important to note that products need to be clean of any contamination for it to be of acceptable quality to recycle.
#2: PVC Compounds are Among the Most Widely Used Materials in the World
You can find PVC in all kinds of products, from building materials (pipes, windows and doors) to the soles of your shoes. This is because it’s reasonably priced, easily accessible and versatile.
#3: In Terms of Discovery, PVC was Stumbled Upon … Twice
Two scientists, Henri Victor Regnault and Eugen Baumann, accidentally discovered PVC in 1835 and 1872, respectively and on separate occasions. Therafter it was only in 1913 when PVC was first patented by Friedrich H.A. Klatte who followed up on the discovery. However, modern usage of PVC only begun in the 1920’s after American company B.F Goodrich discovered that modifying PVC with additives and stabilizers could make the material versatile and useful in many ways.
#4: There are Different Types of PVC Compounds
PVC compounds come is various forms. PVC compounds – or granules – come in two primary forms: rigid and flexible. The latter has plasticisers added to it, while the former doesn’t. At IPC, we are manufacturers of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid compounds. In a previous blog, we zoomed in on the significant differences between the two. Sometimes PVC compounds could also refer to the dry blend of PVC compounds which goes into making other products in the rigid extrusion processes.
#5: Blood Bag are Made From PVC Compounds
Whether you’ve seen it in a movie or in real life, we all know those specialised blood bags that are used for patients in need. But what we may not know is that the raw material of those plastic bags is most likely a highly specialised form of PVC compounds!
There’s much more to learn. All you need to do is ask the right people. Contact IPC today to learn more about PVC pellets for sale.
