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Requirements for materials for PEX radiant heating project

PEX Pipe. In today’s floor heating systems are used polymeric pipes from PEX, polybutene, cross-linked polyethylene, PVC and brass metals (copper or steel). EU standards (in particular PVC) prohibit the use of only a tube of black metal, as suture … Continue reading

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PEX Tubing from OxyPEX

OxyPEX tubing company is the exclusive representative of the plant OxyPEX on the North-West. We are pleased to offer you a tubing OxyPEX for internal and external engineering systems: * Polypropylene tubing and fittings for hot and cold water * … Continue reading

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Where often be applicable?

The main and most extensive segment of the firms represented builders of water and technical facilities (pools, water parks, fountains, sports and entertainment facilities). tubing and fittings made of PVC, easily mounted with the help of “chemical bonding” is not … Continue reading

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Features of PVC production and assembly

The main component used in the manufacture of PVC fitting, a PVC resin, which is produced by polymerization of vinyl chloride. However, the properties of PVC tubing depends not only on the brand used polyvinyl chloride, but also on the … Continue reading

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Value of PEX tubing

Distinctive features of tubing and fittings from PVC are, above all, longevity and resistance to corrosion. The most attractive feature of the PVC fittings is a high chemical resistance to a large number (more than several hundred) of compounds of … Continue reading

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Why should parents be concerned about chemical additives in vinyl plastic products in the home?

Greenpeace found different chemical additives in commonplace home furnishings and childcare products that are made from vinyl. These hazardous additives leach out of the vinyl while it is in use. How much leaches out and how quickly varies greatly and … Continue reading

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Pyramid of Plastics

The ranking on the pyramid focuses on the toxic characteristics of the potential alternative materials. It provides a qualitative ranking based on environmental and health problems of PVC, addressing the production, additives, product emissions during use, disposal and recycling. It … Continue reading

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Recycling PVC

Argued that used PVC products are not subject to disposal, as kopyatsya from year to year, thereby threatening the environment. Today, however, used tubing and window profiles are recycled. It is known that in Western Europe to 40% recycled waste … Continue reading

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Carcinogenicity of PVC

I want to emphasize that PVC is not a carcinogen. Manufacture of PVC today is no more danger than any other. In 1973 it was discovered that vinyl chloride monomer (VC) during long-term effects in humans can cause severe diseases. … Continue reading

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Ecological safety of PVC piping

Numerous studies have shown that the products of PVC, in particular, tubing lines, are harmless and not dangerous to human health. In the operation of these systems does not happen of toxic compounds, and the transport of drinking water is … Continue reading

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The chemical industry says that these chemicals have not been shown to be harmful to people. Does this mean they are safe?

Thousands of chemicals are in commerce today that have not been adequately tested, especially for their effects on children. Of those that have been tested, researchers usually look first for cancerous effects but often never test for non-cancerous health effects.

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What are the dangers associated with the chemical additives found in vinyl?

The phthalates found in the products tested have been shown to cause liver cancer and kidney damage in animals. They also impair the reproductive system in rodents, and concerns have been raised that similar effects may arise in male infants … Continue reading

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