material
The basic raw materials for PVC are derived from ______ and_____ - correct answer ✔✔ salt,
oil
Name something PVC is used for - correct answer ✔✔ bottles, packaging, toys, construction
materials, bedding, clothing, piping, wire coatings, imitation leather, furnishings
Name a benefit of using PVC piping? - correct answer ✔✔ -pvc pipes are lightweight
-PVC Pipes provide smoother wall surfaces that reduce fluid friction and resistance to flow
-PVC pipe is a non-toxic and safe material that has been used for more than half a century
Is PVC biodegradable or degradable? - correct answer ✔✔ PVC is neither biodegradable or
degradable, it can only be broken down by granulation
What is a unique property of PVC? - correct answer ✔✔ durable, oil/chemical resistant,
mechanical stability, process ability and mold-ability, elasticity, plasticity
Name a career that uses PVC - correct answer ✔✔ roofer,plumber
What does PVC stand for? - correct answer ✔✔ Polyvinyl Chloride
Why are phthalates added to PVC? - correct answer ✔✔ Phthalates are added to PVC to make it
more flexible
True or false
PVC is environmentally friendly - correct answer ✔✔ true