Thermal Decomposition of Polyvinyl Chloride) and of Its Low-Molecular-Weight Model Compounds

Polyvinyl chloride) (PVC) is undoubtedly among the most frequently used plastics; it is widely applied in many branches of the national economy, including industry and building [1]. Its advantages are comparatively high chemical resistance, low production costs, and an almost universal possibility of application as pastes, lattices, solutions, films, boards, various extruded or molded pieces, etc. [2].