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polyvinyl chloride acetate

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polyvinyl chloride acetate [¦päl·i′vīn·əl ′klȯr‚īd ′as·ə‚tāt]
(organic chemistry)
Thermoplastic copolymer of vinyl chloride, CH2CHCl, and vinyl acetate, CH3COOCH=CH2; colorless solid with good resistance to water, concentrated acids, and alkalies; compounded with plasticizers, it yields a flexible material superior to rubber in aging properties; used for cable and wire coverings and protective garments.


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The center is commonly made from a plastic resin known as polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA).
 
 
 
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