[GreenYes] PVC in Medical Bags

["Peter Anderson" <anderson@recycleworlds.org>]

According to the May 2001 Modern Plastics ("Polyolefins find niche in IV bags"), work continues developing commercial alternatives to PVC in IV bags used in hospitals. Efforts are focusing on a three layer polypropylene bag to impart the softening and barrier properties of PVC. Hopes are high but work remains at the pre-commercial level because anticipated public pressure forcing hospitals to switch away from phthalate containing PVC tubing has been less than expected.
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Peter Anderson
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