For Vinyl Chloride we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Atmospheric Chemistry and Environment.

Vinyl Chloride (Atmospheric Chemistry)

[CAS# 75-01-4] Chemical Formula C2H3Cl: Synonyms: Ethylene, chloro-; Chloroethene; Chloroethylene; Monochloroethylene; Vinyl chloride; Vinyl chloride monomer; Vinyl C monomer; C2H3Cl; Ethylene monochloride; Monochloroethene; Chlorethene; Chlorethylene; Chlorure de vinyle; Cloruro di vinile; Rcra waste number U043; Trovidur; UN 1086; VC; VCM; Vinile; Vinylchlorid; Vinyl chloride, inhibited; Vinyle(chlorure de); Winylu chlorek. This colorless gas is used mainly to produce polyvinylchloride. As there are no natural sources known for this compound, all sources areanthropogenic. The compound reacts with hydroxyl radicals in the atmosphere to yield chlorine radicals, which catalytically destroy ozone.

Vinyl Chloride (Environment)

A chemical compound, used in producing some plastics, that is believed to be oncogenic.

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