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  1. Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC): Symptoms, Cause

    Dec 25, 2023 · Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC): A condition that makes you feel like your heart skips a beat or flutters.

  2. Polyvinyl chloride - Wikipedia

    Discovery PVC was synthesized in 1872 by German chemist Eugen Baumann after extended investigation and experimentation. [12] The polymer appeared as a white solid inside a flask of vinyl …

  3. PVC | Definition, Synthesis, & Uses | Britannica

    Dec 26, 2025 · PVC, a synthetic resin made from the polymerization of vinyl chloride. Second only to polyethylene among the plastics in production and consumption, PVC is used in an enormous range …

  4. PVC Plastics: Polyvinyl Chloride - ThoughtCo

    May 5, 2025 · PVC is a widely used, flexible, and durable plastic found in many household and industrial items. PVC is created through a chemical process using salt and oil, making it a sustainable plastic.

  5. About PVC - ECVM

    PVC (polyvinyl chloride), often called vinyl, is one of the world’s most versatile, durable, and recyclable plastics. It is used in applications ranging from life-saving medical devices to safe drinking water …

  6. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic: Uses, Properties ... - SpecialChem

    5 days ago · Explore Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) a rigid and flexible plastic. A complete guide which demonstrates its uses, properties, & applications.

  7. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - What Is It, Properties, Types, and Uses

    PVC is a versatile thermoplastic polymer used in various industries for its durability, cost-effectiveness, and fire and water resistance.

  8. PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Chemical Compatibility Chart

    PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Polyvinyl chloride / PVC with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products.

  9. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Plastics Europe

    Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was one of the first plastics discovered, and is also one of the most extensively used. It is derived from salt (57%) and oil or gas (43%). It is the world's third-most widely produced …

  10. Polyvinyl Chloride - Chemical Safety Facts

    Oct 14, 2022 · PVC helps conserve energy and water by creating virtually leak-free pipes that are not prone to corrosion and resist environmental stress. PVC breakage rates are as low as one percent of …