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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) ((C₂H₃Cl)n) — Properties, Uses & Safety

🧱 Polymers & Plastics

Overview

The third most produced plastic in the world; rigid PVC is used in pipes and window frames, flexible PVC in cables and flooring.

IUPAC Name: poly(1-chloroethylene)
CAS Number: 9002-86-2
PubChem CID: 0
Molecular Formula: (C₂H₃Cl)n
Molar Mass: 62.498 g/mol
State at STP: solid
Appearance: White powder or rigid/flexible solid

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