Material Options

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)
• Unfilled Interior Glossy- Specific Gravity 1.34 (COMPBM)
• Higher Density UV with UL and NSF listings- Specific Gravity 1.47 (COMPBL)

 
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)
• Filled UV Marine Grade- Specific Gravity 1.35 (COMPFB)
• Unfilled Interior Glossy- Specific Gravity 1.25 (COMPCH)

 
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Specific Gravity 1.19 (COMPXA)
Medium-priced, lightweight alternative to Rigid PVC. Tough, even at low temperatures
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Polycarbonate (PC)
Specific Gravity 1.20 (COMPPC)
Excellent toughness, transparency, and UV. High gloss, water clear in appearance
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Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Specific Gravity 0.924 (COMPMA)
Good toughness and flexibility. Low heat and temperature resistance.
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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.
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Polypropylene (PP)
Specific Gravity 0.90 (COMPMJ)
Limited heat resistance, moderate strength. PP has a good balance of thermal and chemical properties.
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Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
Specific Gravity 1.22 (COMPTU)
Excellent resistance to fluctuations in temperature, fungus, moisture, and gas. Superior tensile strength and abrasion resistance.
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Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)
Specific Gravity 0.96 (COMPSN)
Good adhesion and bonding characteristics. Fairly good temperature resistance.
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Polystyrene (PS)
Specific Gravity 1.04 (COMPRZ)
Easy processing, great clarity. High- Impact polystyrene has good impact resistance, and is light-weight.
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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!