Dispersion Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008190",
  "term": "Dispersion Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Process for producing polyvinyl chloride resin that is characterized by the formation of the polymers in soap micelles that contain small amounts of vinyl chloride monomer. Emulsifiers are used to disperse vinyl chloride monomer in the water phase. Initiators used in the dispersion process are soluble in water. Resins produced using the dispersion process are referred to as latex or dispersion resins.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.12005 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/dispersion-process/"
}