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Other Products
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PVC products are used in industries which require the most exacting standards to protect their consumers. For instance, PVC’s unique characteristics mean it is an ideal choice for manufacturing healthcare products and children’s toys.
In healthcare, plasticised PVC products, including flexible tubing, intravenous bags, catheters and protective gloves are regularly used by practitioners. The following table shows how the properties of PVC suit medical use.
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| | Control of toxins and infection
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| Resistant to water and other liquids
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| Protection from toxins and infection
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Toy makers around the world use PVC to make some of the best known and most popular toys and children's products. PVC toys are considered safe because they are hygienic, durable, do not break and are easy to clean.
PVC is used in up to 40% of toys sold in Australia – testament to its safety record and its versatility. PVC can be formulated into flexible, rigid and multi-coloured toys ranging from rattles and balls to paddling pools and trikes.
Other commonly used PVC products include garden hose, shoes and electrical products.
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