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Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of PVC used in medical equipment

The application of PVC in the field of medical equipment has some advantages and disadvantages.

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Advantages:

 1. Easy processing: PVC material is easy to process, and can be processed by common processing methods, such as injection molding, extrusion, calendering, etc., which is convenient and fast.

 2. Low cost: Compared with other medical materials, PVC is relatively cheap, so it has a cost advantage in the manufacturing of medical equipment, equipment and supplies.

 3. High transparency: PVC material has high transparency, which can meet the requirements of material transparency in the medical field.

 4. Strong durability: PVC material has good durability, and can maintain good shape and performance in the process of use.

 5. Good chemical stability: PVC material has good chemical stability, and can withstand the corrosion of common chemicals and drugs.

 Disadvantages:

 1. Harmful to human body: some PVC materials contain harmful substances to human body, which may cause irritation or inflammation to skin or other tissues.Poor environmental protection: PVC materials will produce some harmful substances in the process of production and use, which have a certain impact on the environment and human health.

 2. Poor high temperature resistance: PVC materials are easy to deform and decompose at high temperatures, so they are not suitable for use in high temperature environments.

 3. Poor barrier performance: PVC materials have poor barrier performance, which may not be suitable for some medical equipment that needs to isolate external pollution. In summary, the application of PVC in the medical field has some advantages and disadvantages. When choosing to use PVC as a medical material, its advantages and disadvantages as well as the requirements of the actual use environment should be considered comprehensively.