What is BS 2782-1: Method 150C – Testing methods for low temperature extensibility of flexible polyvinyl chloride about? 
BS 2782-1 is a British Standard that discusses the method 150C for determination of low temperature extensibility of flexible polyvinyl chloride sheets.
Method 150C has been prepared under the direction of the Plastics Standards Committee.
Method 150C is one of a series of methods described in BS 2782 for assessing the effect of temperature (particularly low temperature) on the properties of non-rigid plastics materials.
BS 2782-1: Method 150C specifies a procedure for assessing the effect of relatively low temperatures on the stiffness of polyvinyl chloride sheet of thickness not exceeding 0.9 mm.
Who is BS 2782-1:Method 150C - Testing methods for low temperature extensibility of flexible polyvinyl chloride for? 
BS 2782-1:Method 150C on low temperature extensibility of flexible polyvinyl chloride is relevant to: 
- Manufacturers of polyvinyl chloride sheet
- Manufacturers of thermoplastic materials
- Plastic industry
- Product designers/product development teams
- Quality control and testing authorities
Why should you use BS 2782-1: Method 150C- Testing methods for low temperature extensibility of flexible polyvinyl chloride?
Polyvinyl chloride is a high strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes, medical devices, wire and cable insulation. However, for their optimal performance, properties such as strength, resistance to temperature and corrosion, workability and durability need to be assessed, such that they play a positive role in the overall operational efficiency of the end-use application.
BS 2782-1: Method 150C provides best industry guidance on the testing method that determines the low temperature extensibility of flexible polyvinyl chloride.
BS 2782-1: Method 150C measures the extension of a test specimen under a tensile stress of 10.3 MPa at – 5 °C. As a result, you can determine the brittleness and the extent to which the thermoplastic can be stretched and moulded.
Thus BS 2782-1: Method 150C can help evaluate whether or not your product offers adequate levels of stiffness and durability required for the performance of the end-application. Thereby, incidents of product failures can be avoided. Moreover, this assessment can make a positive contribution towards your product development initiatives.
