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| Vinyl Compound |
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Compounds containing one or more the unsaturated end groups commonly referred to as vinyl or olefin groups. Examples: vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, and styrene. These highly reactive compounds polymerize easily and are the basis for important plastics such as PVC and polystyrene. |
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