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Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride
Recycled PVC polymer from plastic waste, used in construction, packaging, and consumer products.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Apr 2, 2026
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential release of toxic additives like phthalates and heavy metals, dioxins formed during burning, restriction in some uses
Benefits
Reduces landfill waste and virgin material extraction