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vinyl chlorideor chloroethyleneColourless, flammable, toxic gas (H2C=CHCl), belonging to the family of organic compounds of halogens. It is produced in very large quantities and used principally to make PVC, as well as in other syntheses and in adhesives. Prolonged exposure to vinyl chloride is linked to several kinds of cancer. vinyl chloride [′vīn·əl ′klȯr‚īd] (organic chemistry) CH2:CHCl A flammable, explosive gas with an ethereal aroma; soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water; boils at -14°C; an important monomer for polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers; used in organic synthesis and in adhesives. Also known as chloroethene; chloroethylene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Compared with the conventionally used olefin resin, vinyl chloride resin emits 20%-50% CO2, thus eco-friendlier to the environment. Contaminants remaining on the property include lead compounds, solvents and vinyl chloride that can cause cancer, kidney and brain damage, said the report. 2005) did not include or address recent studies in characterizing the weight of the scientific evidence related to vinyl chloride and made inaccurate and unsupported allegations about the integrity of U. |
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