polyvinyl chloride acetate

polyvinyl chloride acetate

[¦päl·i′vīn·əl ′klȯr‚īd ′as·ə‚tāt] (organic chemistry) Thermoplastic copolymer of vinyl chloride, CH2CHCl, and vinyl acetate, CH3COOCH=CH2; colorless solid with good resistance to water, concentrated acids, and alkalies; compounded with plasticizers, it yields a flexible material superior to rubber in aging properties; used for cable and wire coverings and protective garments.