Polyvinyl Chloride

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Also known as:  Poly(chloroethanediyl);  PVC

 

Description

PVC is a rigid plastic (a thermoplastic polymer) that is soft and flexible if compounded with plasticizing materials - healthwise, PVC is regarded as an environmental toxin.

 

Toxic Effects of PVC

Immune System

 Exposure to PVC is strongly suspected of causing some forms of Cancer including:

-           Brain Cancer

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