Ultra‐high molecular weight PVC resins have properties similar to conventional homopolymer resins, except for a few significant differences. Compounds utilizing these polymers display improved toughness qualities and utility in a wider temperature range. These upgraded properties, combined with the usual advantages of PVC such as colorability, processability, and chemical resistance, should permit these PVC compounds to enter markets previously excluded. New potential markets suggested are footwear utilizing the lighter weight advantage of these tougher compounds, automotive under‐the‐hood applications that employ the broader temperature properties, and replacements for elastomers in gasket and compounds used in automotive and appliance applications.
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