How to Prevent Polymer UV Degradation
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In the world of polymers (with the exception of fluoropolymers), UV and oxygen can be detrimental to a material's stability.
Whether using polyvinyls, like PVC or CPVC or polyolefins like PE or PP, both material types can be subject to UV and oxidative breakdown.
Formulators take great care to put additives in most thermoplastics that help prevent UV degradation in pipes over time, so let's examine what is happening with the pipe materials and what is used in the industry to preserve them for longer periods of time.
