PVC

Polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC, is the third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, after polyethylene and polypropylene. PVC comes in two basic forms: rigid (sometimes abbreviated as RPVC) and flexible. The rigid form of PVC is used in the construction of pipes and profile applications such as doors and windows. It is also used for bottles, other non-food packaging and cards (such as bank or membership cards). It can be made softer and more flexible by adding plasticizers, the most widely used being phthalates. In this form, it is also used in plumbing, electrical cable insulation, imitation leather, signage, inflatable products and many applications where it replaces rubber.