Everything you should know about PVC Polymers

One of the most widely used thermoplastic polymers, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the oldest plastics in the world. It was synthesized first in 1832 by Henri Victor Regnault, and B.F Goodrich Company became the world’s first polymer supplier in the 1920s. Today, it is most commonly used in all forms of packaging, in construction, and in any environment which requires relatively sterile conditions.

PVC comes in two forms, rigid and flexible. While flexible PVC can act as insulation for wiring and a rubber alternative, rigid PVC has numerous uses in construction, plumbing and flooring. PVC is extremely durable and lightweight, and depending on the polymer price, different qualities can be used for different purposes. OfBusiness caters to both segments, providing a trusted platform designed to connect the best polymer supplier to customers. The innovative platform we have developed ensures transparency and has the best polymer prices in the market.

The Indian Scenario

India’s in-country and export demands are growing, directly affecting polymer price. Considering domestic factors like rising disposable income, urbanization and growing rural penetration, international factors like supply chain disruptions from China, trends indicate a further rise in demand for Indian polymer suppliers.

Even the government has realised what OfBusiness is putting into practice; the need for an integrated supply chain. There are over 30,000 plastic processing units in India, of which 85–90% of the polymer suppliers are small and medium-sized.

Some of the primary sectors which rely heavily on PVC polymers are:

Packaging Industry

PVC Packaging is increasingly used across the board for its desirable mechanical properties. Based on the polymer price, specific material may be thermally stable and act as good barriers to oxygen, carbon-di-oxide as well as aromatic compounds. The demand for synthetic petro-chemical-based polymers is also fuelled by their relatively low polymer price and large availability.

Building and Construction

Polymer price adds a noticeably lesser burden on modern construction projects when compared to more traditional alternatives. Due to its significant benefits like being lightweight, high plasticity and substantial cost-to-performance ratio, PVC polymer continues to be increasingly more prevalent in the construction industry. Applications like window frames, pipes, underground cables and flooring are done with polymers because the material can be cut, shaped, welded or pasted easily for abrasion-resistant long service life. The world’s first PVC pipe systems were installed over 80 years ago, and still continue to be used to date, and the expected lifespan of the material is over 100 years.

Manufacturing Sector

India is a widespread and diverse manufacturing hub. Synthetic material surfaces are essential to several industrial and medical processes. Be it printing, coating or biomedical application, a polymer supplier must ensure consistency in their product’s chemical composition. They can tweak it to suit specific needs and desired qualities, eg. high chlorine content helping in the material’s fire resistance etc.

PVC polymers are one of the most diverse raw materials and can be used across almost all industries. OfBusiness’ central platform makes navigating this daunting space of constantly changing polymer price and the large polymer supplier markets easier. Our professional guidance is only a click away, from the comfort of your home.