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vinyl chloride
<chemical> A gas that has been used as an aerosol propellant and is the starting material for polyvinyl resins. Toxicity studies have shown various adverse effects, particularly the occurrence of liver neoplasms.

Pharmacological action: carcinogens.

Chemical name: Ethene, chloro-