---
type: lookup
id: pvc
asset: process-compatibility-coatings-adhesives-treatments
title: "PVC — Galvanic series and surface energy of engineering materials"
sources:
  - https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/
source_quote: "PVC | 38–42 | Flexible/Rigid | Sometimes | Dyne pens | Depends on formulation |"
generated: true
verified: false
harvested: 2026-08-04
stale_after: 2028-08-03
material: "PVC"
surface_energy_dyne_cm: "38–42"
condition: "Flexible/Rigid"
needs_treatment: "Sometimes"
---
**Material:** PVC

**Surface energy (dyne/cm):** 38–42

**Condition:** Flexible/Rigid

**Needs treatment?:** Sometimes

> PVC | 38–42 | Flexible/Rigid | Sometimes | Dyne pens | Depends on formulation |

Source: <https://kolorguide.com/surface-energy-chart-by-material/>