As mentioned earlier, PVC is a low cost material that is lightweight and as such, is easy to handle and install. Compared to other types of polymers, its manufacturing process is not limited to the use of crude oil or natural gas. Some use this point to argue that it a sustainable plastic since these forms of energy are known to be nonrenewable.
PVC is also a durable material and is not affected by corrosion or other forms of degradation. It can easily be converted into different forms making its use across various industries an evident advantage. Being a thermoplastic it can be recycled and converted into new products for different industries, but this is not an easy process due to the many formulations used to manufacture PVC.
It also presents chemical stability which is an important factor when PVC products are applied in environments with different types of chemicals. This characteristic guarantees that it maintains its properties without undergoing significant changes when chemicals are added. Other advantages include:
Biocompatible
Clarity and transparency
Resistance to chemical stress cracking
Low thermal conductivity
Requires little to no maintenance