PVC and Plasticisers. 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? ChemistryPolymersGCSEOCR Created by: Megs555Created on: 08-12-15 19:01 What does PVC stand for? Polyvinyl Chloride. 1 of 9 What is it made of? Chlorine gas and Hydrocarbon. 2 of 9 What does a plasticiser do? Makes it soft/flexible. 3 of 9 What does PVC contain? Hydrogen, Carbon and Chlorine. 4 of 9 What is leaching? When squeezed/stretched/wetted plasticiser molecules leach out. 5 of 9 What is one use for plasticised PVC? Umbrellas/raincoats/coating for wires or cables. 6 of 9 What is a use for unplasticised PVC? Pipes/gutters/window frames. 7 of 9 Why could a babies toy made of plasticised PVC be harmful? The plasticisers could leach out and be consumed by the child. 8 of 9 What are the hazards of the use of PVC? Flammable, gives off toxic gases. Leaching out. 9 of 9
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