PRIMEX PVC 500 F

Producer

VESTOLIT (Orbia)

Polymer

PVC

Type

Suspension resin

K-value

72

Producer lists it for

Wire and cables · Commercial graphic films · Flexible films · Geomembranes · Flooring · Medical devices · Textile coatings · Tarpaulin and tents

What that means in practice

K72, two points above PVC 500 and carrying the F suffix. Higher molecular weight means better mechanical performance and a harder resin to process — the step you take when the part needs it, not by default.

If K-values are not something you work with daily, our PVC grades and pricing guide explains what they measure and how prime, off-spec, regrind and regranulate differ.

What to check before buying PRIMEX PVC 500 F

• High-K grades are bought for plasticiser uptake, so ask about porosity and how consistently the batch absorbs.
• If the end use is wire, cable or anything food-contact, the approval documentation matters more than the K-value.
• Ask for a batch certificate of analysis rather than the generic datasheet — at this end of the range the batch is what you are buying.

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