The inexpensiveness and the durability of Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, have made its production boom in the past decades. It is, however, not safe for containing food.
General Facts

Characteristics
Durable, inexpensive, resistant to water, resistant to abrasion, strong, chemical resistant, transparent, stable, good for electrical goods.
Compatibility
PVC is not compatible with food. It is good for uses with electrical components, though.
Storage Temperature
PVC plastic withstands temperature up to 140°F.
Recycling Information
PVC recycling is generally possible. It is made of thermoplastic material which can be melted for a number of times at a certain temperature and harden as it cools. Recycled PVC plastic products include pipes, flooring tiles and profiles. However, PVC plastic that goes to the landfill will only stay there for the longest time. PVC’s natural strength will keep it from degrading.
Have you got PVC plastic at home? First of all, don’t use it in contact with food. Second of all, when you are done using it, don’t just throw it away at the garbage bin. Send it to the recycling company to handle it properly.
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