Vinylite

polymer

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Vinylite is a brand name for a type of vinyl resin, which are polymers formed from vinyl compounds. These compounds contain the hydrocarbon vinyl group (CH₂=CH-). Vinylite is specifically a copolymer, meaning it's made from the molecules of two different vinyl compounds linking together. These resins are versatile and used in various applications, including plastic film, sheeting, and molded articles. The term "vinylite" was formerly a U.S. registered trademark. Vinyl compounds are the basis for many plastics and fibers.12

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major industrial polymers
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
…Corporation introduced the trademarked polymer Vinylite, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate that became the standard material of long-playing phonograph records.
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…Corporation introduced the trademarked polymer Vinylite, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate that became the standard material of long-playing phonograph records.
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