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Most of the plastics are polymers of vinyl chloride, chlorine gives the hardness to plastics.

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What elements are found in plastic?

Plastic contains both carbon and hydrogen. Plastic also contains nitrogen, sulphur, oxygen, and chlorine to some extent. Plastic is composed of mostly carbon and hydrogen.


Chlorine in swimsuits?

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What are the out gases of plastic vinyl and can I be allergic to them?

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