Nov 16, 2020 · While polyvinyl chloride sounds like a mishmash of scary chemicals, it is, to simply put it, a type of hard plastic that is made from vinyl chloride (1). Here’s where PVC can get …

Jun 12, 2023 · Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is an IARC group 1 carcinogen known to cause hepatic angiosarcoma (HAS) in highly exposed industrial workers. VCM is a component in the …

Toxicity of vinyl chloride and poly (vinyl chloride): a critical review. In 1974, vinyl chloride (VC) was first reported in the open scientific literature to induce angiosarcoma of the liver both in …

Jan 18, 2025 · PVC exhibits toxicity through several pathways affecting both human health and the environment. A primary concern is the release of toxicants during the production and …

Learn about vinyl chloride, a manmade colorless gas that can raise the risk of a rare form of liver cancer, as well as brain and lung cancers, leukemia, and lymphoma.

Apr 2, 2024 · Vinyl chloride is a toxic chemical used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. Vinyl chloride is used to create PVC pipes, vinyl siding, windows, flooring, packaging, furniture, car …

Mar 20, 2025 · In short, PVC can be toxic, and the degree of toxicity depends on the circumstances. While the PVC polymer itself is relatively inert, the additives used to make it …

From cradle to grave, the PVC lifecycle (production, use, and disposal) results in the release of toxic, chlorine-based chemicals, and it is one of the world’s largest dioxin sources. These …

Mar 18, 2025 · When PVC is burned, it releases dioxins, a group of highly toxic and persistent chemicals that accumulate in the environment and can cause cancer, immune system …

May 9, 2024 · In this article, we delve into the properties and applications of PVC, and address the pressing question: is PVC toxic? Drawing on scientific evidence, we explore the potential …