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Data Legend. The Polyvinylidene Chloride price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- Europe: transaction, cif, Germany
- NE Asia: transaction, fob, Japan
- S. America: transaction, cif, Argentina
- SE Asia: transaction, cif, India
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Price Dynamics. The Polyvinylidene Chloride price in United States decreased during September 2018 to 3,420 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 5% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Polyvinylidene Chloride prices in United States decreased modestly by 3%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Polyvinylidene Chloride amounted to 2,000 USD per metric ton, from 2,070 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Polyvinylidene Chloride price in Germany is 18% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Polyvinylidene Chloride in Japan declined throughout September 2018, reaching 2,320 USD per metric ton. The price in Japan is 5% lower than the average price in the previous month and 12% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Polyvinylidene Chloride prices in Argentina decreased modestly during September 2018, reaching 3,820 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 6% from the previous year’s price.
The Polyvinylidene Chloride prices in India experienced a modest decline of 70 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,420 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in India meant a decrease of 3% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 14% on a yearly basis.
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About Polyvinylidene Chloride. PVDC Resins (a.k.a. Polyvinylidene Chloride Resins, Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer) are clear semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymers, that were among the first synthetic ones to be commercialized. They are produced by the polymerization of a vinylidene chloride monomer with other monomers such as acrylic esters and unsaturated carboxyl groups. Their most valuable property is low permeability to a wide range of gases and vapors. Polyvinylidene chloride polymer came about by accident in 1933, but its best-known use was from 1953 onwards, when it was used in a plastic wrapper for food.
It is worth mentioning that PVDC Homopolymer is a crystalline, brittle material unsuitable for further processing in such a way that it is not normally commercialized. As previously mentioned, commercial PVDC products are copolymers of vinylidene chloride (more than 50%) with small amounts of other monomers. The most used comonomers are vinyl chloride, acrylic acid, and acrylonitrile.
Polyvinylidene Chloride Copolymers are manufactured via two commercial processes of similar relevance: suspension or emulsion polymerization. Both techniques involve polymerization of vinylidene chloride and the comonomer(s), subsequently dewatering by filtering or centrifuging the polymer and drying the resultant wet solids (for polymer powder preparation).
It must be stored indoors in cool, and dry area, and leave containers tightly closed. Also, it is necessary put away from direct sunshine.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Polyvinylidene Chloride are listed below.
- Vinylidene chloride + vinyl chloride/methyl methacrylate/acrylonitrile/ethyl acrylate/methyl acrylate (emulsion polymerisation)
The uses and applications of PVDC Resins may vary according to its specification. The main forms of PVDC Resins are emulsion latex and solid resin. In addition, a number of comonomers can be used with different composition in the PVDC production (e.g., vinyl chloride, acrylic acid, and acrylonitrile).
Since PVDC offers excellent barrier resistance to oxygen, moisture, organic vapors and odors, it is extensively used in packaging applications for food, hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, and sterilized medical products. Its applications also include binders (wallpaper coatings); fire-resistant emulsion paints; and textile/carpet coatings.
