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10 Key Reasons To
Choose PVC In Healthcare Applications
7. Continuous Innovation
Companies within the PVC value chain have invested in
research and innovation and have progressively made
available a wide range of plasticisers, such as:
DEHT
DINCH
DINP
ATBC
TOTM
And many more...
These are used in a variety of medical applications
allowing healthcare professionals to benefit from
PVCs unique properties and performances.
8. ...than all other commodity plastics
43% oil /natural gas
+
57% salt
=
Vinyl
9. Recyclability
Through VinylPlus, the PVC industry has developed
numerous recycling schemes including in the healthcare
sector
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A total of 474,411 tonnes of PVC, including flooring,
was recycled across 16 European countries in 2014 *
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Following the success of recycling certain PVC medical
devices in Australia, PVC recycling schemes are now a
reality in the UK **
10. Less Primary Energy
...than all other commodity plastics
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