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6700054 
Journal Article 
Plastic materials: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 
Akovali, G; , 
2012 
WOODHEAD PUBL LTD 
CAMBRIDGE 
TOXICITY OF BUILDING MATERIALS 
23-53 
WOS:000315593800003 
PVC is a 'contested' versatile material used in the construction industry. There is always a controversy about whether or not there are significant health risks associated with its use, because a number of toxic additives are involved, and hence there remains the question of whether the health risks of the use of PVC outweigh its many benefits. In the text, the applications of PVC in construction are reviewed and health concerns are briefly summarized. A brief discussion of the replacement possibilities is presented. 
PachecoTorgal, F; Jalali, S; Fucic, A; 
978-0-85709-122-2