Vinyl has been extensively tested and used for decades, and numerous government agencies have studied and confirmed its safety.  From water bottles to washing machines; from safety gloves to IV tubing, vinyl is a versatile, safe, environmentally responsible material of choice.

Vinyl Consumes Less Energy: Vinyl resin production consumes 20% less energy than the production of many other polymers.

Vinyl Consumes Less Fossil Fuels: While most polymers come 100% from fossil fuels, vinyl has a smaller carbon footprint because it is more than half chlorine derived from common salt.  Because of the significant amount of chlorine, worldwide production of vinyl accounts for only 0.3% of all oil and gas consumed globally. 

Vinyl Meets or Exceeds Regulatory Guidelines: Government agencies and certifying bodies have extensively studied the use of products made from vinyl and have approved its use in many products for over half a century.

Vinyl is Safe For Children:  PolyOne has a full line of Geon™ Vinyl compounds that meet the requirements of The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which governs the use of lead and certain phthalates in articles intended for use by children aged 12 and under. 

Vinyl Can Be Safely Incinerated, Recycled, or Landfilled:  Although vinyl can be safely incinerated and its energy recaptured and reused, about 100% of vinyl manufacturing waste is reprocessed into reusable products.  When recycling is not practical, vinyl is trusted to be safely inert under normal landfill conditions. 

Studies Show Vinyl is Safe and Environmentally Acceptable:  Recent studies by the European Commission and the U.S. Green Building Council have shown that vinyl products are as safe and environmentally acceptable throughout their lifecycle as other commonly used materials.  These studies concluded vonyl has a relatively low impact on the environment and offer a number of enefits compared to alternative materials.