The post was shared more than 1,100 times in seven days. The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of vinyl chloride in aerosols on Aug. 16, 1974, when the chemical was still used in ...

Vinyl Chloride is a manufactured substance that does not occur naturally. * Used to make PVC which is used in a variety of common plastic products such as pipes, cable coatings, packing materials etc.

Among them is a key ingredient in PVC plastic – vinyl chloride – a common material for water and sewer pipes, medical equipment and toys. It’s also a known carcinogen, and exposure to the ...