A British firm says it has produced the world's first bioplastic vinyl record, which it hopes will reduce the need for highly toxic PVC. Bioplastics are derived from sources such as sugars and ...

A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public officials against using the material in community drinking water pipes.

A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert.

Aug 26 (Reuters) - An electrical contractor has filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. court accusing Westlake, Atkore and other major PVC pipe manufacturers of conspiring to overcharge municipal and ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What uses are permitted for PVC conduit by the NEC? A. Some common uses for Type PVC (polyvinyl chloride) conduit are as follows: Concealed — ...

Prices for PVC and polystyrene increased, while polypropylene prices declined for the month. Prices for polyethylene and PET bottle resins were flat compared with February. PVC prices ticked up an ...