80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film 1/8”
80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛” is a 1/8″ solid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheet mechanically bonded to a .0005″ polymeric film barrier on one side, with a permanent single-sided acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive (.003″ thick) protected by a 78# clay coated liner. The plasticizer block film eliminates plasticizer migration to maintain long-term adhesive bond integrity to many substrate types. Peel adhesion is 100 oz./inch and shear strength exceeds 100+ hours (1″ x 1″ x 1,000G). The solid vinyl service temperature range is -20°F to 200°F; the acrylic adhesive service temperature range is -30°F to 220°F.
Key Properties
- Peel Adhesion: 100 oz./inch — PSTC-1
- Shear Strength (1″ x 1″ x 1,000G): 100+ hours — PSTC-7
- Tensile Strength (Minimum): 250 lb/in² — ASTM D412 (DIE C)
- Service Temperature, Solid Vinyl: -20°F to 200°F — —
- Durometer / Hardness (Shore A): 75 ±5 — ASTM D2240
- Liner: 78# clay coated — —
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Material / Substrate | Solid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Thickness | 1/8″ | — |
| Film Thickness | .0005″ | — |
| Adhesive Thickness | .003″ | — |
| Liner | 78# clay coated | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Single Sided Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Durometer / Hardness (Shore A) | 75 ±5 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength (Minimum) | 250 lb/in² | ASTM D412 (DIE C) |
| Tear Strength (Minimum) | 40 lb/in | ASTM D624 (DIE C) |
| Elongation (Minimum) | 30% | ASTM D412 (DIE C) |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Peel Adhesion | 100 oz./inch | PSTC-1 |
| Shear Strength (1″ x 1″ x 1,000G) | 100+ hours | PSTC-7 |
| Loop Tack | 109 oz/in | SYNTAC TM |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Service Temperature, Solid Vinyl | -20°F to 200°F | — |
| Service Temperature, Acrylic Adhesive | -30°F to 220°F | — |
Chemical Resistance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Acid Resistance | Yes | — |
| Alcohol Resistance | Yes | — |
| Aldehydes Resistance | Yes | — |
| Amines Resistance | Yes | — |
| Detergent Solutions Resistance | Yes | — |
| Mineral Oil Resistance | Yes | — |
| Reducing Agents Resistance | Yes | — |
| Resistance to Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Fluids | Yes | — |
- Window setting blocks, shims, and protective pads requiring adhesive-backed, plasticizer-stable PVC
- Livestock trailer flooring and dock ramp surfaces requiring low/no skid performance
- Aluminum dock vibration damping with factory-applied permanent adhesive
- Aluminum dock decking spacer tape applications
- Inexpensive adhesive-backed alternative to neoprene, rubber, and EPDM setting blocks in glazing and construction assemblies
Common industries: Construction / architectural glazing, transportation, dock and loading equipment, window and door manufacturing, industrial equipment.
80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛” is a 1/8″ solid PVC adhesive pad combining a firm 75 Shore A PVC substrate with a polymeric plasticizer block film barrier and a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive system on one side.
The plasticizer block film is mechanically bonded to the PVC and serves a critical functional role: it prevents plasticizer migration from the PVC compound into the adhesive layer, which would otherwise degrade long-term bond strength to substrates such as aluminum, glass, and metal framing systems.
This construction provides an inexpensive alternative to commercial grade neoprene, rubber, and EPDM setting blocks with the added advantage of a factory-applied, high-performance adhesive system.
The acrylic adhesive provides excellent peel (100 oz./inch) and shear (100+ hours at 1,000G) values with high and low temperature and weather resistance. The PVC compound is recyclable with sash components and provides low/no skid performance. The material resists acids, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, detergent solutions, mineral oils, reducing agents, and aliphatic hydrocarbon fluids.
What differentiates 80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛” from the 1/16” grade?
80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛” is the 1/8" gauge version of this product, providing greater material section and load-bearing depth than the 1/16” grade (1/16"). All adhesive, mechanical, and chemical resistance properties are identical between the two grades. The ⅛” is appropriate where greater pad thickness is required for setting block, shim, or spacer applications.
Why is peel adhesion important for this adhesive PVC product?
Peel adhesion determines how well the acrylic PSA will bond to and remain attached to the target substrate — such as aluminum framing, glass, or metal dock surfaces — under conditions of tensile peel force. For setting blocks, spacer tapes, and dock ramp pads, inadequate peel adhesion means the pad detaches from the substrate over time, causing the component to shift or fail. The plasticizer block film is specifically designed to prevent plasticizer migration from the PVC into the adhesive layer, which would otherwise degrade peel adhesion over time. This grade achieves 100 oz./inch peel adhesion per PSTC-1.
What is the service temperature range for 80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛”?
The solid vinyl substrate is rated from -20°F to 200°F and the acrylic adhesive is rated from -30°F to 220°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is 80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛” suitable for chemically aggressive environments?
The TDS lists resistance to acids, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, detergent solutions, mineral oils, reducing agents, and aliphatic hydrocarbon fluids. No specific compliance standards are cited on the TDS.
How should 80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛” be specified?
Specify grade (80 Durometer Solid PVC with Plasticizer Block Film ⅛”), thickness (1/8"), adhesive type (acrylic, single-sided, permanent), liner type (78# clay coated), dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
