WATER HOSE
Raw Materials for PVC Water Hose
Flexible hose, clear or colored, with a smooth surface.
Common problems
- Clear hose turns yellowish or cloudy
- Hose is stiff or kinks easily
- Rough surfaces or fish eyes
- Color varies between batches
Typical formulation
PVC water hose uses K65 or K70 resin, plasticizer and a liquid CaZn stabilizer. For clear hose, the stabilizer's clarity and early color matter most, while colored hose needs evenly dispersed pigment.
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Suspension PVC resin
Suspension PVC homopolymer in four K-value grades, for extrusion, injection, calendering and blow molding.
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CaZn stabilizer (lead-free)
Lead- and barium-free calcium zinc stabilizers, in powder and liquid form for rigid and soft PVC.
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Pigments & Optical Brightener
Pigments, OB, ultramarine blue
Optical brightener, ultramarine blue and mixed pigments for color matching. Color and whiteness stay on target for your product.
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