For more than 50 years, PVC has been used safely in just about every hospital, emergency room and ambulance, and clinic around the globe. And for good reason: PVC has demonstrated, time and time again, to be one of the most reliable, durable, and versatile materials ever made.
Unparalleled Performance.
PVC has helped save countless lives across the globe. It has revolutionized how hospitals and medical facilities administer patient care including:
- Blood can be preserved longer – for 42 days – when stored in a PVC bag,
- Medicines can be sealed tightly and have a longer shelf life because of PVC packaging,
- Replacing breakable containers, such as glass, for the storage of blood and dialysate due to the PVC’s strong and durable nature,
- PVC flooring, wall covering, and furniture can help prevent the spread of disease and infection due to its excellent surface properties and cleanability.
Improved Manufacturing.
Over the past half-century, the PVC industry has dramatically improved the way the material is safely produced, used, and responsibly managed:
- Manufacturing processes made safe in the early 1970s are continually being modernized to ensure the health and safety of workers.
- Emissions have been substantially reduced to protect workers, neighboring communities, and the environment.
- New innovative products have been introduced to meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses.
- PVC recycling programs have been established in partnership with medical care facilities outside the U.S.– and innovative new programs are being developed domestically to help PVC medical materials become even more sustainable.
