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Polyvinyl chloride

Scope note

A thermoplastic resin derived by the polymerization of vinyl chloride, used, among other things, for thin coatings, insulation, and pipes. RHDEL2

This term has 1 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300014513

Broader Terms used

vinyl

Term used for

chloride, polyvinyl
PVC

Created

13yrs ago

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