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Polyvinyl chloride acetate

Polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA) is a thermoplastic copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. It is used in the manufacture of electrical insulation, of protective coverings, and of credit cards and "vinyl" audio recordings.

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ECHA InfoCard 100.108.382
Properties
(C2H3Cl)n(C4H6O2)m
Molar mass Variable
Appearance Colorless solid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Polyvinyl chloride acetate (PVCA) is a thermoplastic copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.1 It is used in the manufacture of electrical insulation, of protective coverings (including garments), and of credit cards and "vinyl" audio recordings.

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