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Poly(Vinyl Chloride) 
Fischer, I; Schmitt, WF; Porth, HC; Allsopp, MW; Vianello, G 
2014 
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry 
1-30 
The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 1.1. Morphology 1.2. Versatility 1.3. Molecular Structure 2. Physical and Chemical Properties 2.1. Vinyl Chloride Monomer 2.2. Poly(Vinyl Chloride) 3. Resources and Raw Materials 4. Production 4.1. Suspension Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride 4.1.1. Introduction 4.1.2. Additives 4.1.3. Kinetics 4.1.4. Morphology 4.1.4.1. Control of Grain Size 4.1.4.2. Control of Porosity and Bulk Density 4.1.4.3. K-Value (Molecular Mass) 4.1.4.4. Problem Areas 4.2. Bulk or Mass Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride 4.3. Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride 4.3.1. Introduction 4.3.2. Emulsion Polymerization Processes 4.3.3. Description of the Batch Process 4.3.4. Plastisols 4.3.5. Polymer - Plasticizer Interaction 4.3.6. Gelation and Fusion 4.3.7. Applications 4.4. Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride), CPVC 5. Environmental Protection 6. Quality Specifications and Analysis 7. Storage and Transportation 8. Processing and End Uses 9. Economic Aspects 10. Toxicology and Occupational Health