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Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is the most versatile of all the commodity polymers. It can satisfy a wide range of product function, safety, performance, and cost criteria. This book considers the history of plasticised PVC in medical applications and the manufacturing and processing of plasticised PVC together with its properties are reviewed. The selection of plasticisers is a particular focus. In Chapters 4 and 5, and the blood compatibility of plasticised PVC is examined, based on the most recent information. The regulatory requirements and environment concerns over the leaching of plasticiser

Polyvinyl chloride --- Plasticizers. --- Blood --- Body fluids --- Fear of blood --- Polyvinylchloride --- PVC (Chemical) --- Vinyl chloride polymers --- Plastics --- Solvents --- Technological innovations. --- Environmental aspects. --- Collection and preservation --- Safety measures. --- Additives