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日本語 Vinyl Chloride Monomer
| Generic names | Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CH2CHCl |
| Packing / shipping method | Tanker |
Product overview
Vinyl chloride monomer is a feedstock for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. Shin Dai-Ichi Vinyl Corporation, a Tokuyama Group company produces and sells PVC. Vinyl Chloride Monomer is produced by reacting chlorine, which can be made from natural salt using electrolysis, and ethylene derived from petroleum. So VCM derives its origin from salt(60%) and petroleum(40%).
General applications
Raw material for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin
Special characteristics
・Colorless, flammable and combustible gas
・Normally liquefied under pressurization