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Is Vinyl Chloride vegetarian?

Vinyl Chloride

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Vinyl chloride is a synthetic organochloride compound with the formula H2C=CHCl, produced industrially chiefly as the monomer for manufacturing polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is a colourless, flammable gas with a sweet odor and is classified as a human carcinogen.

Also known as Chloroethene, Chloroethylene, VCM, Vinyl Chloride Monomer
INCI name Vinyl Chloride
CAS number 75-01-4
EC number 200-831-0
CosIng ID 90183
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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