Few polymers used in healthcare have stoked as much controversy as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). For many years, this plastic and its additives have been scrutinized by authorities, criticized by NGOs, ...

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PVC sometimes makes sense for heating and cooling applications — other times, it doesn’t. Before deciding which material works best for your building or installation project, consider how you want ...

Children who had PVC floorings in the bedroom at baseline were more likely to develop asthma during the following 10 years period when compared with children living without such flooring material.

The world's most versatile plastic had a rather humble beginning: A rubber scientist during the early 1920s stumbled onto a new material with fantastic properties during his search for a synthetic ...

Phthalates such as di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) have been the most commonly used plasticizers in the medical device industry. Although they have been employed to ensure that PVC compounds achieve ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

Building the perfect outdoor shower enclosure is a backyard upgrade that many homeowners dream of having. Who can blame them? It's practical and perfect for those days when you just want to enjoy the ...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is hailed as a wonder material, and, in many ways, it is. However, the possibilities are not endless. PVC has its limits, especially in HVAC applications. PVC sometimes makes ...