ABSTRACT
Abstract .................................................................................................................202 14.1 Introduction .................................................................................................202 14.2 Blends of PVC with Various Polyolefins ....................................................204 14.3 Blends of PVC with Elastomers and Their Copolymers.............................216 14.4 Blends of PVC with Various Methacrylates/Acrylates ...............................227 14.5 Other Blends of PVC ..................................................................................239 14.6 Conclusion ..................................................................................................252 Keywords ..............................................................................................................253 References .............................................................................................................253
Blending of polymers for property improvement or for economic advantage has gained considerable importance in the present scenario. Nevertheless, blends offer the possibility of customizing products to meet specific end needs. These advantages of polymer blending on performance and economy have accelerated R&D activities in the field of polymer blends in terms of academic and industrial interest. Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is a stiff and rigid homopolymer which is widely used as a commodity plastic. Hence, for many applications, it is necessary to blend PVC with other polymers or copolymers in order to modify its properties. This chapter deals with blend formation of PVC with a wide range of elastomers and plastomers which aid in the property enhancement and subsequent improved application of PVC under different conditions.
