Formosa PVC S60 K58-60

PVC S60 is a general-purpose suspension polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin with a medium polymerization degree and a typical K-value range of 58-60. The resin provides an excellent balance of processing efficiency, mechanical performance, plasticizer absorption, and dimensional stability, making it suitable for a broad range of flexible and semi-rigid PVC applications.

Produced using advanced suspension polymerization technology, Formosa PVC S60 features uniform particle morphology, low volatile content, minimal impurities, and reliable thermal stability. These characteristics contribute to consistent processing performance, smooth surface finish, and dependable product quality in applications such as wire and cable compounds, hoses, artificial leather, films, footwear, and general injection molded products.

Property	Typical Value
Polymerization Method	Suspension Process
K-Value	58–60
Degree of Polymerization	Approx. 950–1050
Apparent Density	0.50–0.60 g/ml
Volatile Matter	≤ 0.40%
Sieve Residue (250 μm)	≤ 2.0%
Fish Eyes	≤ 20 pcs/400 cm²
Whiteness	≥ 80
Plasticizer Absorption	Good

Main Advantages of PVC S60

Excellent Processing Performance. PVC S60 provides fast plasticization and stable melt flow characteristics during extrusion, calendaring, injection molding, and other processing operations. Its optimized particle structure helps improve processing efficiency while reducing energy consumption.
Good Plasticizer Absorption. With its medium polymerization degree, S60 demonstrates strong compatibility and absorption efficiency with common plasticizers such as DOP and DOTP. This helps shorten mixing time and improve the flexibility and uniformity of finished products.
Reliable Mechanical Properties. Products manufactured with PVC S60 exhibit good tensile strength, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability, meeting the requirements of various industrial and consumer applications.
Superior Surface Quality. The resin features low fish-eye content and low impurity levels, enabling smooth and uniform finished surfaces. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring attractive appearance and consistent surface finish.
Stable Electrical Insulation Properties. PVC S60 offers dependable dielectric performance and voltage resistance, making it suitable for wire and cable insulation and sheathing compounds.

What Are The Primary Applications?

Wire & Cable Compounds. PVC S60 is widely used in insulation and sheathing materials for general-purpose wires and cables. Its flexibility, insulation performance, and processing stability contribute to reliable cable production.
Flexible Hoses & Tubing. The resin is suitable for transparent hoses, reinforced hoses, and industrial tubing applications, providing excellent flexibility, pressure resistance, and chemical resistance.
Artificial Leather & PVC Leather. Thanks to its excellent calendaring performance and smooth surface quality, PVC S60 is commonly used in artificial leather for furniture, bags, automotive interiors, and upholstery applications.
PVC Films & Calendared Products. PVC S60 can be used in packaging films, stationery films, agricultural films, and decorative films. The finished products offer good transparency, flatness, and printability.
Footwear & Foamed Products. The resin is suitable for footwear materials, slippers, toys, and certain foam applications, delivering good elasticity and processing adaptability.
Injection Molded Products. PVC S60 is also applied in general injection molded products such as industrial accessories, electrical components, and daily consumer goods, providing stable molding performance and consistent dimensions.

Packaging & Storage

PVC S60 is commonly supplied in 25 kg kraft paper bags or jumbo bags. The resin should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, moisture, and excessive heat. Under proper storage conditions, the product maintains stable performance over an extended period.