polyvinyl chloride acetate
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polyvinyl chloride acetate
(¦päl·i′vīn·əl ′klör′īd ′as·ə′tāt)
(organic chemistry) Thermoplastic copolymer of vinyl chloride, CH2CHCl, and vinyl acetate, CH3COOCH&dbnd;CH2; colorless solid with good resistance to water, concentrated acids, and alkalies; compounded with plasticizers, it yields a flexible material superior to rubber in aging properties; used for cable and wire coverings and protective garments.
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