“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet What a strange combination — Shakespeare and water closets. However, I have found that his name has magical power with many people — and for good reason — he has a […]
What Is PVC?
Polyvinyl Chloride – What the heck is this stuff? PVC Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a plastic polymer widely used in construction, medical, manufacturing, and even fashion industries. It’s a good electrical insulator, doesn’t rust or melt, and can last for over 140 years!! It’s used to make our pipes for drinking water and sewage. You […]
A Brief History of PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has a relatively interesting origin, all things considered. Much like radioactivity and platinum, PVC was discovered by accident in the eighteenth century. Scientists noted an important observation: a petroleum product called vinyl chloride gas (formerly used as a refrigerant), when subjected to sunlight underwent a transformation that turned the gas into the […]