Polyvinyl Chloride

**Definition:** A polyvinyl resin used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, including medical devices, tubing, and other packaging. It is also used as a rubber substitute.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.326.271.884.533.565 - D05.750.716.721.812 - D25.720.327.811 - D25.720.716.721.812 - J01.637.051.720.716.721.812

**Synonyms:** - Vinyl Chloride Polymer - Chloroethylene Homopolymer - PVC - Chloroethylene Polymer - Polychloroethylene