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  As part of a
long-standing campaign against the commercial production of
chlorine, some extreme environmental campaigners are seeking to
position PVC as an environmentally damaging material. There
has been a considerable amount of misinformation and scare mongering
tactics used in banning all things PVC.
The PVC Awareness website will highlight the PVC industry's waste
and recycling initiatives. In a series of articles
we hope to
show the history of PVC, the benefits it has brought to modern
society and it's essential role in every aspect of modern days
lives.
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PVC in everyday life
Due to the properties
of PVC and its uses in modern day living, it is highly likely that
you are using some product right now which uses PVC. Below
is a list of only some of its applications.
Medical Applications
 PVC
is flexible ,strong, durable even under changing temperatures and
conditions. For many years it has been used for blood
bags and intravenous containers. It is a safe non-toxic
chemically stable and biocompatible product. PVC products can
easily be sterilized by steam or radiation. PVC's low cost
provides many uses in hospitals from flooring of operating theatres
to mattress covers. It is easy to clean and hygienic.
Electrical Applications
 The
insulation properties of PVC has made it one of the most widely used
products in the electrical and electronic industries. It is
used as an insulating material for wiring and cables in many
household and industrial products. Products such as
fridges, cookers, TVs, stereos, computers, house wiring,
photocopiers , telephones, mobiles and most office equipment utilize
the insulation properties of PVC.
Automotive Applications
 PVC
helps reduce the overall weight of automobiles and trucks thus
reducing fuel consumption. It's fire retardant and shock
absorbing properties are utilized to good effect such as airbags and
soft dashboards. Since it's introduction in 1970 the
durability of PVC has helped extend the average lifespan of
automobiles. As a cost effective material it has helped
reduce the overall cost of vehicle manufacture thus lowering the
overall cost of purchasing an automobile. Alternatives have
been found to be significantly more expensive.
Construction Applications
 The
properties of PVC as a strong, non-toxic, recyclable, durable but
lightweight and easy to install material makes it an ideal product
for use in the construction industry. PVC has been a popular
material for construction applications for decades due to its
material, technical and cost advantages. PVC building
products are durable and tough at reasonable cost. PVC is
durable and is very suitable for long-lasting and maintenance free
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