| Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| vinyl polymers | |
| dielectrics | |
| nonwoven fabrics | |
Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated '''PVC''', is a widely-used Plastic . In terms of Revenue generated, it is one of the most valuable products of the Chemical Industry . Globally, over 50% of PVC manufactured is used in construction. As a building material, PVC is cheap and easy to assemble. In recent years, PVC has been replacing traditional Building Material s such as Wood , Concrete and Clay in many areas. Despite appearing to be an ideal building material, concerns have been raised about the costs of PVC to the Natural Environment and Human Health . There are many uses for PVC including Vinyl Siding , Magnetic Stripe Card s, window profiles, Gramophone Record s, which is the source of the name for Vinyl Record s, Pipe , Plumbing and Conduit fixtures, Bean Bag s; and, in its soft form, for Clothing , Upholstery , Flooring , roofing membranes, electrical cables, and lightweight hobby artillery. The material is often used for Pipeline s in the Water and Sewer industries because of its inexpensive nature and flexibility. PREPARATION Polyvinyl chloride is produced by polymerization of the Monomer , Vinyl Chloride as shown. PVC is a hard plastic that is made softer and more flexible by the addition of Plasticizer s, the most widely used being Phthalates . H H H H H H |
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