The train that derailed in Ohio was carrying a chemical called vinyl chloride, which some posts claim has been banned since 1974. That’s only true for some products.

Vinyl chloride is a colorless gas used primarily to make a plastic called polyvinyl chloride or PVC, one of the world’s most widely produced plastics. It is used in pipes, car parts and ...

It’s also found in cigarette smoke. Vinyl chloride is a man-made chemical not found in nature. It becomes a liquid at very cold temperatures.

Our rating: Partly false The use of vinyl chloride in aerosols was banned in 1974, but it can still be used in other ways. Most vinyl chloride currently produced in the U.S. is used to make ...

Vinyl chloride and benzene, which are linked to certain cancers at high exposures, were among the potentially toxic chemicals released in the Ohio train derailment.

In the aftermath of the derailment, residents of East Palestine have demanded an explanation for the decision to vent and burn toxic vinyl chloride from five derailed tanker cars, which sent a ...

If vinyl chloride is selected for “high priority” designation at the end of this phase, which can last between nine and 12 months, EPA will embark on a more comprehensive review of vinyl ...

The train that derailed in Ohio was carrying a chemical called vinyl chloride, which some posts claim has been banned since 1974. That’s only true for some products.

The train that derailed in Ohio was carrying a chemical called vinyl chloride, which some posts claim has been banned since 1974. That’s only true for some products.

The train that derailed in Ohio was carrying a chemical called vinyl chloride, which some posts claim has been banned since 1974. That’s only true for some products. Download the WBIR app Author ...