Tuesday, April 22, 2008

The Great PVC Controversy




PVC is short for poly(vinyl chloride made by polymerizing the monomer vinyl chloride. PVC is a very strong and very rigid plastic used to make pipes and to make the "vinyl" siding on the outside of houses. Because it contains chlorine, PVC is flame-resistant making it useful for fixtures in the interiors of airplanes and other places where a fire could be especially dangerous. But there are risks as well.

PVC

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