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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

"plastic that releases hydrochloric acid when burnt. It may cause harmful effects. Its industrial precursor, vinylchloride monomer, is a potent carcinogen."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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