Essays about: "pvc flooring"

Found 4 essays containing the words pvc flooring.

  1. 1. A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Polymers to Poly(vinyl chloride) for Use in Flooring Applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Caroline Almqvist; Pernilla Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : PVC; Flooring; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Polymer technology; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Poly(vinyl chloride) has a long history of use in the flooring industry. Throughout the years, several environmental and health issues have arisen concerning the production, usage and disposal of PVC. READ MORE

  3. 2. FEASIBILITY STUDY: THE REDUCTION OF DEFECTIVE HOLES IN PLASTIC FLOORING MANUFACTURING

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Anton Senbom; [2020]
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    Abstract : Defects are a common phenomenon related to the manufacturing of products in industries and unavoidable to a full degree. Companies can manage or mitigate risks relating to manufacturing through standardization in processes, methods, and quality checks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysis of market and requirements of plasticizers for flexible PVC - With a focus on Perstorp’s non-phthalate plasticizer Pevalen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Lisa Bywall; Sofie Cederlund; [2020]
    Keywords : PVC; plasticizer; plasticiser; industry; flexible PVC; polyvinylchloride; vinyl; flooring; chemical engineering; kemiteknik; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Flexible Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a plastic material commonly used in today’s society and a fundamental material for a lot of sectors. It has advantages over other polymers such as energy-efficient production, flame retardancy, durability and cost-effective. READ MORE

  5. 4. Phthalate metabolite concentrations in urine samples from Swedish pet dogs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ebba Pålsson; [2016]
    Keywords : phthalates; phthalate metabolites; dog; urine; reproductive toxicity; reproduction; pvc flooring;

    Abstract : Phthalates are chemicals used as plasticizers and can be found in a number of different consumer products. Phthalates may leak from these products into the environment, and hereby humans and animals may be exposed to phthalates through oral intake, dermal exposure and inhalation. READ MORE