Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) stabilizers are additives that are added to PVC resins during processing in order to enhance their thermal stability and limit degradation during processing and long-term applications. There are several types of PVC stabilizers including heat stabilizers that protect PVC from degradation during high temperature processing, light stabilizers that protect against sun...

The PVC stabilizers market consists of a variety of chemicals that are added to unprocessed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to prevent degradation during processing and product life. PVC stabilizers protect the PVC from the effects of heat, light and other environmental factors by scavenging hydrogen chloride and free radicals. Some common types of PVC stabilizers include lead stabilizers, mixed metal...