PVC Compounds
Since the early days of Mexichem and Alpha Chemical & Plastics, our PVC compound portfolio has grown extensively. 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!
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!
Wire, Cable and Electrical
Flame-retardant PVC compounds designed to pass global performance standards for communications and electrical applications (copper and fiber optic).
UL 1581, 1685, 1666
Recognized in QMTT2
Building wire, auto wire. Recognized in QMTT2, QMFZ2/8
NFPA 262 Plenum.
Recognized in QMTM2.
Auto wire, molding grades. Recognized in QMTT2, QMFZ2/8
Auto wire, general purpose wire
Healthcare and
Food Contact
PVC compounds (clear) formulated with food contact ingredients for applications needing to pass Class VI testing, NSF approval, and other criteria.
Flexible extrusion and molding for food contact applications.
Flexible and rigid extrusion and molding for food contact and healthcare applications.
Bio-based plasticizer - flexible extrusion and molding grades.
General Purpose
Auto, Consumer, Industry
PVC compounds formulated with basic properties or unique performance characteristics such as UV resistance and chemical resistance.
Extrusion and molding grades. Heritage MX and CO brand.
Extrusion and molding grades. Heritage US brand.
Extrusion and molding grades. Heritage UK brand.
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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