What does PVC stand for?
PVC is an acronym for PolyVinyl Chloride and is a thermoplastic polymer accidentally discovered in the 1920s and commonly used in construction. In general, PVCs are separated into two types, rigid and flexible.
What is PVC’s plastic number?
PVC is plastic number 3.
What does BPA stand for?
BPA is an acronym for Bisphenol A, a organic compound produced in large quantities for use primarily in producing polycarbonate plastics, polyvinyl chloride plastics, and epoxy resins.
Where is Bisphenol A found?
Polycarbonate (PC) is a thermoplastic polymer used in electronic components, construction materials, data storage, automotive parts, aircraft components, security components, and in medical applications. Polycarbonate plastic is tough, nearly shatterproof, and highly transparent to visible light. Popular uses for polycarbonate plastic is in sunglass, eyeglass, CDs and DVDs.