The use of PVC, polyvinyl chloride, for medical applications has often been controversial. Many polymers are used in the manufacture of medical devices, such as tubing, blood bags and oxygen masks, and PVC is the most used, based on a combination of its low cost and its technical properties.
Around 30% of single-use medical devices are manufactured using PVC, a substance that offers versatility, chemical stability and biocompatibility, says...
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