GEHR Plastics PVC-U Polyvinylchloride

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GEHR Plastics PVC-U Polyvinylchloride
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Vinyl (PVC); PVC, Extruded
Material Notes:	Polyvinyl chloride is a flame retardant material with an exceptional chemical resistance and also with lower stress cracking. PVC-U shows high mechanical strength, tensile strength and the continuous operating temperature is from -15°C to 60°C. It can also be easily solvent, cemented and welded. Properties include: High mechanical strength, tensile strength and hardness Good insulation properties for electronics High chemical resistance Self-extinguishing Low water absorption Easy to varnish and glue Low impact strength Limited weather resistance Applications include: Pumps and valve body Gaskets Bearing cages Pipe lines Hand pump pipes Brush basic body Parts in the dental medicine Seat strips Pipes for the mounting of kerfs Lamp box
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.36 g/cc	1.36 g/cc	ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	0.20 %	0.20 %	ISO 62
Water Absorption at Saturation	0.50 %	0.50 %	ISO 62

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	82	82	ISO 868
Ball Indentation Hardness	120 MPa	17400 psi	ISO 2039
Tensile Strength at Break	30.0 MPa	4350 psi	ISO 527
Tensile Strength, Yield	51.0 MPa	7400 psi	ISO 527
Elongation at Break	>= 10 %	>= 10 %	ISO 527
Elongation at Yield	3.0 %	3.0 %	ISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity	3.04 GPa	441 ksi	ISO 527
Flexural Strength	90.0 MPa	13100 psi	ISO 178
Charpy Impact Unnotched	NB	NB	ISO 179
Charpy Impact, Notched	0.300 J/cm²	1.43 ft-lb/in²	ISO 179

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Volume Resistivity	>= 1.00e+13 ohm-cm	>= 1.00e+13 ohm-cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistance	>= 1.00e+13 ohm	>= 1.00e+13 ohm	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant	3.0 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	3.0 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength	40.0 kV/mm	1020 kV/in	IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Loss Index	0.010 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	0.010 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	600 V	600 V	KB; IEC 60112

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
CTE, linear	80.0 µm/m-°C	44.4 µin/in-°F	ISO 11359
Thermal Conductivity	0.140 W/m-K @Temperature 20.0 °C	0.972 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F	ISO 22007-4
Melting Point	80.0 °C	176 °F	DIN EN ISO 3146
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	60.0 °C	140 °F	UL 746B
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	72.0 °C	162 °F	ISO 75
Vicat Softening Point	75.0 °C	167 °F	VST/B/50; ISO 306
Minimum Service Temperature, Air	-15.0 °C	5.00 °F	UL 746B
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	80.0 °C	176 °F	DIN EN ISO 3146
Flammability, UL94	V-0	V-0	test results without UL registration; UL 94
Oxygen Index	47 %	47 %	ASTM D2863

Compliance Properties	Metric	English	Comments
FDA	Yes	Yes	Physiological indifference

Descriptive Properties
Acid Resistance	yes
Aromatic Resistance	limited
Bondability	yes
Chemical Resistance	DIN 8061
CKW Resistance	no
Color	grey
Hydrocarbonate Resistance	yes
Hydroxide Resistance	yes
Ketone Resistance	no
Physiological indifference	yes, EEC
Resistance Against Hot Water	no
UV Stabilization	limited

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