EU PVC makers prepare for REACH

Pre-consortium for vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) established, others planned for plasticisers

25-Apr-2008
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) importers must ensure that ingredients in their purchased product have been registered under REACH, a senior European representative urged at the industry's annual meeting in the UK this week.Speaking at PVC 2008, Chris Howick of INEOS ChlorVinyls noted that up to 30 substances may be used to make PVC. It is important that companies recognise that under REACH, many of these need to be registered for their intended...

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