General Description
Type
Polyvinyl Chloride Homopolymer
Polymerization Process
Suspension
Appearance
White, free flowing powder
OxyVinyls® 225P
Features and Uses

OxyVinyls®225P resin is often converted into a wide range of pipe sizes and types, which meet the most stringent standards for water supply and distribution.

Its medium molecular weight provides excellent processing characteristics in both single and multi-screw extruders. Typical Applications include irrigation, foam core, potable water, DWV/sewer pipe, electrical conduit and rigid profiles.

Resin Properties

Typical Value

Specification Range

Test Method

Inherent Viscosity (dl/g)

0.900

0.880 – 0.920

OxyVinyls 1386

Relative Viscosity

2.16

2.12 – 2.19

Correlation

K Value

65

64 – 65

Correlation

Volatiles (%)

0.07

0.24 Max.

OxyVinyls 1242

Malvern Particle Size

% Retained on 40 mesh

0.1

0.5 Max.

OxyVinyls 1505

% Retained on 60 mesh

3.2

7.0 Max.

OxyVinyls 1502

% Retained on 200 mesh

8.0

15.0 Max.

% Retained on Pan

1.1

5.0 Max

Residual Monomer (ppm)

0.15

3.2 Max

OxyVinyls 1005

Apparent Bulk Density (g/cc)

0.543

0.515 – 0.575

OxyVinyls 1501

ASTM Cell Classification

GP4-16040

ASTM D 1755

CAS Number

9002-86-2