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Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC)

Best value for performance. Excellent chemical resistance, self-extinguishing. Available in clear or natural form, glossy or dull finish. Barbour Plastics typical notched izod for rigid PVC: 13-20. Barbour Plastics marine-grade PVC has excellent UV stability.
 

Filled UV Marine Grade- Specific Gravity 1.4 (COMPBZ)

Rigid Vinyl Compound (COMPBZ)
COMPBZ is a special purpose rigid PVC that offers similar properties to ABS at a slightly lesser cost. Some uses include refrigeration, bumpers, pipe, door and window, food contact. This compound is designed for applications requiring the following properties:

• Toughness
• UV Resistance
• Durability
• Chemical Resistant
• NSF 51 Listing
• Medium Gloss

 

Unfilled Interior Glossy- Specific Gravity 1.34 (COMPBM)

Rigid Vinyl Compound (COMPBM)
COMPBM is high impact rigid PVC that offers higher gloss for interior applications. Some uses include edge trims, bumpers, corner guards, L profiles, and POP displays. This compound is designed for applications requiring the following properties:

• Good Tensile, Flexural, and Mechanical Strength
• Low moisture absorption
• Excellent Chemical Resistance
• High Strength to weight ratio
• High Gloss

 

Higher Density UV with UL and NSF listings- Specific Gravity 1.47 (COMPBL)

Rigid Vinyl Compound (COMPBL)
COMPBL is a rigid PVC with excellent impact strength and a higher density than a standard rigid PVC. This compound is designed for applications requiring the following properties:

• Good Weatherability
• Toughness
• Gloss
• Flame Retardant
• Impact Strength
• UL and NSF 50/61 Listed

 

Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (FPVC)

Best value for performance. Excellent chemical resistance, self-extinguishing. Available in clear or natural form, glossy or dull finish. Barbour Plastics typical durometer: 77A to 95A. Barbour Plastics marine-grade PVC has excellent UV stability.
 

Flexible Vinyl Compound – Specific Gravity 1.34 (COMPNM)

Flexible Vinyl Compound (COMPNM)
COMPNM is UV flexible PVC specifically formulated with a non-migrating plasticizer, offering a more durable bond than conventional flexible PVC. Some uses include inflatable boat bumpers, rubstrakes, planing chafes, and inflatable tubes. Originally developed for the Inflatable Boat Industry, this elastomer is also designed for applications requiring the following properties:

• Good dimensional stability
• Matte Finish
• High Impact
• UV Resistance
• Good adhesion properties
• Fungicide added

 

Filled UV Marine Grade- Specific Gravity 1.35 (COMPFB)

Flexible Vinyl Compound (COMPFB)
COMPFB is UV flexible PVC that with the addition of plasticizers, offers a more flexible material option over rigid PVC. Some uses include marine bumpers/rubrail, tubing, packaging, tapes, automotive interior applications, T molding, and other edge trims. This elastomer is designed for applications requiring the following properties:

• Good dimensional stability
• Matte Finish
• High Impact
• UV Resistance
• Good Electrical Insulation properties
• Lower Durometer than Rigid PVC

 

Unfilled Interior Glossy- Specific Gravity 1.25 (COMPCH)

Flexible Vinyl Compound (COMPCH)
COMPCH is a Clear Blue flexible PVC that also has a UL94 V-0 Flame class rating. Some uses include T molding, tubing, POP display, toys, and edge trims. This elastomer is designed for applications requiring the following properties:

• Good dimensional stability
• Lower Durometer than Rigid PVC
• Clear
• High Impact
• NSF-51 Listed

 

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) - Specific Gravity 1.19 (COMPXA)

Medium-priced, lightweight alternative to Rigid PVC. Tough, even at low temperatures
 

 

Polycarbonate (PC) - Specific Gravity 1.20 (COMPPC)

Excellent toughness, transparency, and UV. High gloss, water clear in appearance
 

 

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) - Specific Gravity 0.924 (COMPMA)

Good toughness and flexibility. Low heat and temperature resistance.
 

 

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) - pecific Gravity 0.955 (COMPMB)

Higher in rigidity and strength than LDPE. Better low temperature characteristics than LDPE, but less flexible.
 

 

Polypropylene (PP) - Specific Gravity 0.90 (COMPMJ)

Limited heat resistance, moderate strength. PP has a good balance of thermal and chemical properties.
 

 

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) - Specific Gravity 1.22 (COMPTU)

Excellent resistance to fluctuations in temperature, fungus, moisture, and gas. Superior tensile strength and abrasion resistance.
 

 

Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) - Specific Gravity 0.96 (COMPSN)

Good adhesion and bonding characteristics. Fairly good temperature resistance.
 

 

Polystyrene (PS) - Specific Gravity 1.04 (COMPRZ)

Easy processing, great clarity. High- Impact polystyrene has good impact resistance, and is light-weight.
 

 

Speciality Materials

We can run a wide range of thermoplastic compounds such as: Biodegradables, Glow in the Dark, Green Alternatives, NSF, UL, Flame Retardant, and more!