Abstract
AbstractVinyl is used in a wide range of applications, not only in packaging but also in construction, automotive, and other areas. Vinyl (polyvinyl chloride, or PVC) has maintained a significant presence in some markets for more than 30 years. Yet vinyl is not necessarily on the downward leg of its product life cycle. New, more effective PVC blow molding compounds are being developed and introduced. These versatile new polymers are extending the life cycle of vinyl packaging into the 21st century. The long‐standing success of vinyl in bottle applications is due to a number of key properties, including its chemical resistance, UV stability, low mold costs, design flexibility, low permeability, and aesthetics. In recent years, improved PVC compounds have created new growth markets for vinyl. Three important ones are hot‐fill applications, personal care products, and bottled water. The potential of vinyl bottles to become a major factor in the fast‐growing bottled water market is a particularly good example of the adaptability and versatility that make vinyl one of the most exciting “new” blow molding polymers.
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