PVC compounds
Polyvinyl chloride compounds purpose-designed for a wide variety of applications
Since the early days of Mexichem and Alpha Chemical & Plastics in the 1960s, our PVC compound portfolio has grown extensively, both through acquisition and by formulating next-generation materials. Today, we have literally thousands of formulations, many custom-designed to meet specific customer requirements. To stay in compliance with today's regulatory requirements, we offer materials formulated without reportable phthalates and materials that are REACH, RoHS, and Prop 65 compliant. Bring us your requirements and we'll offer a solution!
Throughout numerous acquisitions, we have bolted-on several product brands and have kept the heritage brand names to support our customers who have approvals with legacy products. ​
PVC compounds designed for unique market sectors
We understand each market sector is unique and requires different performance criteria. Choose from off-the-shelf options or bring us your unique requirements and watch us work!
Over the decades, our portfolio has expanded through innovation and acquisition. We have kept heritage brand names to support customers who have approvals with legacy products. The Alphagary group includes Alphagary, Bayshore, Mexichem, Sylvin, Vinyl Compounds, and a shared partnership with Shakun Polymers. ​
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General Purpose Applications:
Auto, Consumer, and Industry
Compounds formulated with basic properties or with unique performance characteristics such as UV resistance and chemical resistance.
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Flexible extrusion and molding grades (heritage MX and CO brand)
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​SYLVIN
Flexible extrusion and molding grades (heritage US brand)
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​VINAPRENE
Flexible and rigid extrusion and molding grades (heritage UK brand)
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Wire, Cable, & Electrical Applications
Compounds designed to pass global performance standards for communications and electrical applications (copper and fiber optic).
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UL 1581, 1685, 1666
Recognized in QMTT2
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Building wire, automotive wire
Listed in QMTT2, QMFZ2/8
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NFPA 262, UL 910 plenum
Recognized in QMTM2
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Molding grades, automotive wire
Listed in QMTT2, QMFZ2/8
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Automotive wire, general purpose wire
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Food Contact and Healthcare Applications
Compounds formulated with food contact ingredients for applications needing to pass Class VI testing, NSF approval, and other criteria.
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Flexible extrusion and molding grades
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Flexible and rigid extrusion and molding grades
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Flexible extrusion and molding grades with bio-based plasticizer
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