# PVC — Galvanic series and surface energy of engineering materials

For PVC, surface energy (dyne/cm) is 38–42; condition is Flexible/Rigid; needs treatment? is Sometimes, verified against its source on 2026-08-04.

- **Material:** PVC
- **Surface energy (dyne/cm):** 38–42
- **Condition:** Flexible/Rigid
- **Needs treatment?:** Sometimes

## What the source says

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

## Source

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

Last verified: 2026-08-04. Review by: 2028-08-03.
Part of [Galvanic series and surface energy of engineering materials](https://referencesource.org/process-compatibility-coatings-adhesives-treatments/).