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Toxic, yes, but also probably highly useful too otherwise there would be no reason to use them in the first place. For example: > Chemical category groups like
by umvi 5y ago
Toxic, yes, but also probably highly useful too otherwise there would be no reason to use them in the first place. For example:
> Chemical category groups like PVC plastics, flame retardants and bisphenols are included in the EU's plan.
So... building houses are going to get a lot more expensive? (I'm assuming this means you now have to use copper piping for new houses instead of PVC since it would be banned).
- rockinghigh 5y agoPVC is only used for the sewage drain as far as I know. That's a small cost.
- ben_w 5y agoAlso window frames, and some flooring.
- throwawayboise 5y agoPVC is used for most incoming supply lines and mains, also many houses use CPVC pipes for hot and cold water in the house. (CPVC is Chlorinated PVC pipe, it can withstand hot water, it's a light yellow/orange in color compared to PVC which is white, and it's sized like copper pipe wheras PVC is sized like iron pipe.
- coryrc 5y agoIn my region PVC is not used for potable water; usually LDPE or HDPE for water line from street to house, PEX or copper inside.
- destitude 5y agoPVC is used everywhere in the USA. You can probably name almost any common household item in the USA and there is a PVC version of it if not the dominant form. It's because there are very large PVC manufacturers in the USA which is why it is pushed so hard and people kept in dark about the dangers. You've surely heard of "vinyl" but maybe didn't realize that was PVC.
- yesenadam 5y agoSome of the many common things it's used in - shoes, notebooks, office supplies, bags, backpacks, toys etc.[0] Gee, I had no idea it and its additives, e.g. phthalates[1], had health effects until just now. What sounds even worse is what happens when it breaks down and contaminates water[2]. [0] https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/opmrdd/health/pvc.html https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/opmrdd/health/pvc.html [1] https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/feb/10/phthalates-plastics-chemicals-research-analysis https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/feb/10/phthala... [2] https://themicrogardener.com/is-pvc-plastic-safe-to-use-in-an-organic-garden/ https://themicrogardener.com/is-pvc-plastic-safe-to-use-in-a...
- zokier 5y agopex is apparently pretty common already in plumbing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-linked_polyethylene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-linked_polyethylene
- zionic 5y agoPEX is toxic and should be banned if we had a functional government here in the US. The leech rates are absolutely crazy. Copper is the only way, ideally pro-press
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