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Vinyl Institute Statement on Vinyl Chloride TSCA Prioritization
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 17, 2024 – The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, released the following statement to be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:
“EPA’s initiation of its evaluation of vinyl chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) presents a welcome opportunity to share our expertise on the many indispensable uses of this highly regulated material. Throughout this multi-year process, the Vinyl Institute (VI) and the members of its TSCA Vinyl Chloride Consortium look forward to continuing our constructive dialogue and engagement with EPA and to emphasize the importance of using the best available science on this well-studied material.”
About the Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. The VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from PVC piping to flooring, roofing and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54 billion. For more information, visit vinylinfo.org.
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