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Introduction

The Facts on PVCThe Facts on PVC

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the Environmentthe Environment


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Where can you find Chlorine?What do the following haveWhat do the following havein common?in common?


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Cont.What do the following haveWhat do the following havein common?in common?


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Cont.What do the following haveWhat do the following havein common?in common?


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Cont .What do the following haveWhat do the following havein common?in common?


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Cont.

All are made of, or areAll are made of, or are

produced, using chlorineproduced, using chlorine


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Is the 11th most common

of the 107 elements

Is found in:

Rocks

Plants

Animals

Humans

The facts on ChlorineChlorineChlorine..


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Crude Oil Rock Salt

Ethylene Chlorine

Vinyl Chloride Monomer

Polyvinyl Chloride

Sodium

Hydroxide

What is Polyvinyl Chloride?Chlorine is the building block forChlorine is the building block for

PVC materialsPVC materials


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The second mostcommonly used plasticin the world (after

polyethylene)

The most widely usedplastic in construction

applications

The demand for PVCPolyvinyl chloride (PVC) isPolyvinyl chloride (PVC) is


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The history of PVC

Over more than half a century,Over more than half a century,PVC has established itself asPVC has established itself as

one the most versatile materialsone the most versatile materialsknown to man.known to man.


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PVC and Greenpeace

Unfortunately, Greenpeace hasUnfortunately, Greenpeace has

mounted a misguided andmounted a misguided andmisinformed attack on PVCmisinformed attack on PVC


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Plasticizers are a health hazard

Is a major source of dioxins

Cannot be recycled

Is a hazard in building fires

Has been banned in Europe

Greenpeace allegationsGreenpeace alleges that PVC:Greenpeace alleges that PVC:


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Also known asplasticizers

Phthalates are afamily of products

used to make PVCflexible

PlasticizersPHTHALATESPHTHALATES


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American Council on

Science and Health

17 experts from the USA,Canada, Europe

Led by Dr. C. E. Koop,past Surgeon General

Primarily baby toys,medical devices (e.g. IVbags)

American Council on Science and

Health (ACSH)Blue Ribbon PanelBlue Ribbon Panel


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the expert panel could find no solidscientific support for such a claim

is not harmful for children in the normaluse of these toys

as used in medical devices, is not

harmful to humans even under chronic orhigher than average conditions of exposure

ACSH Conclusions!The panel was unequivocal inThe panel was unequivocal intheir conclusionstheir conclusions


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no demonstrated

health risk...

exposure to DINP

would not pose a risk tochildren

voted unanimously to

deny an activist petition toban vinyl from products forchildren ages 5 and

under.

The Consumer Product Safety

Commissions ResultsCPSC Upholds Use of DINP inCPSC Upholds Use of DINP in

ChildrenChildrens Vinyl Toys!s Vinyl Toys!


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the risk in connection with plasticizers

is clearly exaggerated . .

DEHP has been removed from the list ofpossibly carcinogenic for humans

materials

a clear green light for the use of PVC

products in medical applications

Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare,January, 2001

Plasticizers in Medical Devices,

SwedenPlasticizers in Medical DevicesPlasticizers in Medical Devices


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Is PVC a major source of dioxins?

PVC, a major source of dioxins?PVC, a major source of dioxins?


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Dioxin inventory

CementKilns-171 Other-42

WaterEmissions -20

MunicipalIncineration-1100

Vinyl

Manufacturing-16

Forest,brush &

strawfires-208

MetalSmelting-543

MedicalIncineration-

477

Municipalsludge

solids-207

Wood,Coal,Vehicles-

205

Dioxin-Like Compound Emissions, 1995Dioxin-Like Compound Emissions, 1995

Grams, TEQ, 1995Grams, TEQ, 1995Source: EPA, Vinyl InstituteSource: EPA, Vinyl Institute


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ASME study 1,900 sets of data

169 incinerators worldwide

Conclusion:

- there is no statistical

relationship betweenchlorine in waste streamsand dioxin emissions

ASME incineration studyDioxins from the incineration ofDioxins from the incineration of

PVC?PVC?


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Dioxin versus vinyl usageConflicting trends?Conflicting trends?


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Recycling PVCRecycling PVC, Walkway PadsRecycling PVC, Walkway Pads


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Cont.Recycling PVC, Pavement PatchRecycling PVC, Pavement Patch


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Cont.

Recycling at the end of theRecycling at the end of thelife cyclelife cycle


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Cont.AfDRAfDR, Germany, Germany


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Harvard U/ Boston FD

Southwest Research Inst./ SanAntonio FD

Real building fires generate

< 3% HCL estimated to berequired to causeincapacitation/ death

CO is the killer in fires

No known deaths related toPVC in building fires

PVC in building firesPVC generates toxic HCLPVC generates toxic HCLin fires?in fires?


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Fires involving

vinyl are no

more toxic than

any other

building fires

National Fire Protection AgencyNational Fire Protection AgencyNational Fire Protection Agency


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PVC

Burns slowly

Does not supportcombustion

Extinguisheswhen source offlame is removed

PVC in building firesFact: PVC is the top performingFact: PVC is the top performingmaterial in fire situationsmaterial in fire situations


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FIRE TEST VIDEO

FIRE TEST VIDEOFIRE TEST VIDEO


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A few high profile cases in the late 1980sand the early 1990s (e.g. Berlin, Germany)

In all cases bans have been overturned

PVC risks were found to beexaggerated

PVCs record with regards to safety,performance and environmental profile

PVC in EuropePVC banned in Europe?PVC banned in Europe?


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Cont.Flat Roofing Market EuropeFlat Roofing Market Europe

Polymeric Membranes in MillionsPolymeric Membranes in Millions

FPO

10%

PIB

4%

PVC

62%EPDM12%

Total 70 Million

ECB / EVA / CPE 13%

The European Market for Polymeric Single Ply Roofing Membranes and Competitive Products

(2002) AMI Consulting, AMI House 45-47 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP United Kingdom


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Cont.

TPOs share has yet to reach 10%, despite a massive

build up of capacity by established producers of both

polymeric and bitumen systems. There have been

some reservations over the materials handling andinstallation characteristics but with the direct threats to

PVC evaporating, the role and position of TPOs is less

clear than seemed likely 2-3 years ago.

The European Market for Polymeric Single Ply Roofing Membranes and Competitive Products

(2002) AMI Consulting, AMI House 45-47 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP United Kingdom

Polymeric Flat RoofingPolymeric Flat RoofingMarket in EuropeMarket in Europe


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Environmental News checklist

Checklist for EnvironmentallyChecklist for Environmentally

Responsible Design & ConstructionResponsible Design & Construction

MATERIALS

Environmental NewsEnvironmental News


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DurabilityChecklist for EnvironmentallyChecklist for Environmentally

Responsible Design & ConstructionResponsible Design & ConstructionEnvironmental NewsEnvironmental News


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Low maintenanceEnvironmental NewsEnvironmental News

Durable Mat er ia ls : Low Ma in tenance :


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Low embodied energyEnvironmental NewsEnvironmental News

Durable Mater ia ls: Low Ma in tenance :Low Em bodied Energy:

PVC requi res less energy

than o the r p las t i cs t oproduce, s ign i f i cant ly less

t han met a l and ot her

cons t ruc t i on mate r i a ls


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RecyclingEnvironmental NewsEnvironmental News

Durable Mater ia ls:

Low Ma in tenance :Low Em bodied Energy: Recycl ing:


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No Volatile Organic CompoundsEnvironmental NewsEnvironmental News

Durable Mater ia ls: Low Ma in tenance :Low Em bodied Energy: Recycl ing: Avoid VOCs:


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PVC meets the requirements

PVC roof membranes also.

- uses less non renewable raw materials

- is highly reflective, resulting in energy savingsand a reduction in the urban heat is land effect

PVC roof membranes stackPVC roof membranes stackup wellup well ..

Durable Mat er ia ls : Low Ma in tenance :Low Em bodied Energy: Recyc l ing : Avo id VOCs:


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What is thereflectivity ofsome of themost commonroofingproducts onthe market

today?White

PVC

ReflectivityReflectivityReflectivity


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The DOE and EPA have established anENERGY STAR Roofs Products Program.ENERGY STAR is and innovative government/

industry partnership that makes it easy forbusinesses to save substantially on their billsand protect the environment. In the year2000, these savings equaled more than $5

billion dollars.

ENERGY STAR

ProductsENERGY STARENERGY STAR

ProductsProducts


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Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED)

A l l Energy St a r ra ted m ate r ia l s con t r ibu teone point

I f t he p ro jec t i s w i th in 500 mi les of PVC

m embrane m anufac t u re rs , t ha t w i l l

c on t r ibu te tow ards ano ther poin t

PVC roof ing m em branes have been used onm any LEED c er t i f ied projec t s

Leadership in Energy andLeadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design (LEED)Environmental Design (LEED)


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H e w l e t t F o u n d a t i o n ,e w l e t t F o u n d a t i o n ,


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Hew le t t Foundat ion , Menlo

Park , CA

M e n l o P a r k , C Ae n l o P a r k , C AG o l do l d L e v e l C e r t i f i e de v e l C e r t i f i e d

F o r d M o t o r C o m p a n yo r d M o t o r C o m p a n y


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Ford Mot or Com pany,

Irv ine , CA

P r e m i e r A u t o m o t i v e G r o u p N . A .r e m i e r A u t o m o t i v e G r o u p N .A .H QQ

I r v i n e , C Ar v i n e , C A


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Chic ago Ci t y Hal l

Green Roof Pi lot Projec t

C h i c a g o C i t y H a l lh i c a g o C i t y H a l lG r e e n R o o f P i l o tr e e n R o o f P i l o t

P r o j e c tr o j e c t

The Latest Phony ChemicalThe Latest Phony Chemical


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This ceaseless obsession with ousting

the frequently non-existent bogeymanfrom our chemical cornucopia does quitea lot to strengthen the ranks of consumer

groups, but very little to actually improvethe health and quality of our lives

I urge the nations consumer watchdogsnot to drop their vigilance but to raisetheir standards

Dr. C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General

The Latest Phony ChemicalScare

The Latest Phony ChemicalThe Latest Phony Chemical

ScareScare The Wall Street Journal,The Wall Street Journal,06/22/9906/22/99


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Scientists, NASA, theEnvironmental ProtectionAgency, the Department

of Energy and the U.S.Government arerecognizing the benefits of

white reflective roofing.

PVCs future is cooler than everPVCPVCs future is cooler than evers future is cooler than ever


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Provide energy savings to the ownerbecause white roofs reflect heat frombuilding.

Reduce ambient air temperature (majorfactor in reducing urban heat islands).

Improve air quality (reduces smog

formation).

White reflective roof benefitsWhite Reflective Roofs ProvideWhite Reflective Roofs Provide

the Following Benefits:the Following Benefits:

G


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SPRI 2002 Shipments (Square Footage) SPRI = Single Ply Roofing Institute

Percent Increase or Decrease from prior year

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

Thermoplastic

Membranes

Thermoset SBS Mod. Bit.

8.6

-13.2

5.2% %

%

%

Industry statisticsGrowth which is outpacing theGrowth which is outpacing the

industry and the segmentindustry and the segment


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Energy Efficient

Improves Air Quality

Long Lasting

Solvent Free Applications

Low Maintenance Recycling Options

PVC, environmentally safe andsound!PVC, Environmentally SafePVC, Environmentally Safeand Sound!and Sound!


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