PVC is a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use material, with the potential to be used in diverse applications. The maximum temperature range is -55°C to 105°C and is flame, moisture, and abrasion resistant. It also holds up against gasoline, ozone, acids, and solvents.
It can also be used for medical and food-related purposes as it is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. PVC can be used in both heavy and thin-wall applications. PVC should not be used when flexibility and extended flex life are required at low temperatures. When used in retractile cord applications, it also shows below-average flexibility. PVC displays high attenuation and capacitance loss, meaning that power cable is lost when used in an electrical system.