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What is pvc? Is it plastic?

Yes, PVC is a kind of plastic.

The full name of pvc is PVC, and its main component is PVC, which is a synthetic material. Pvc material is light in weight, heat-insulating, moisture-proof, flame-retardant and easy to construct. Many specifications, many colors, very decorative. Generally, there are pvc water pipes, pvc plastic doors and windows, and plastic toys containing pvc.

PVC pipe.

PVC pipe is made of PVC resin, stabilizer and lubricant. And extrude by a hot pressing method. It is the earliest plastic pipe developed and applied.

Pvc pipes are divided into pvc-u pipes and U pvc pipes. Pvc-u pipe is mainly used for building drainage, light and durable, beautiful in color, bright and smooth, and long in service life. U pvc pipe has poor frost resistance and heat resistance, but good drying resistance, strong corrosion resistance, high mechanical strength, sanitation and non-toxicity, and is suitable for electric wires and sewage pipes.