Poly(vinylchloride)

Poly(vinylchloride)

1. structure

   • Polymer
   • monomer

2. Background

   • Pvc was accidentely created
     • 1872
       • Eugen Baumann
         • a flask of vinyl chloride that had been left exposed to sunlight formed a white solid

3. uses

   • pipes
   • cables
   • clothing
   • furniture

4. problems

   • dioxins produced during chlorine production or combustion of chloronated products
     • evidence that dioxins cause cancer in animals, powerful carcinogen in humans
     • hormone disruption

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