PVC hoses are very common. Whether it is chemical, coal, petroleum, medical equipment and other manufacturing industries, or household applications, they are very common. Such as gas pipelines and solar water pipelines. Many people think that PVC fiber hoses contain plasticizers, which are harmful to the human body and can cause cancer. In fact, this is wrong.
Does PVC fibre hose contain plasticizer?
PVC reinforced fiber hoses mostly use plasticizers and other harmless additives to the human body. Special industries require solvent and weather resistance before adding plasticizers to enhance performance. Moreover, the raw material polyvinyl chloride used in the current PVC reinforced fiber hose is the focus of attention. However, PVC reinforced fiber hoses have stable performance and structure and strong mechanical properties. It is resistant to acid and alkali corrosion and not easy to degrade, and is a low-toxic product. The National Production Safety Standards and Regulations clearly stipulate that it shall not be used in food, drinking water, liquor and other transportation and processing industries. Except for special treatment. Moreover, PVC will only degrade when it is dissolved by organic solvents, etc., and general household use will not cause harm to the human body.
However, it not means the PVC fibre hose is absolutely safe. That’s because the quality of such hose is quite different from different supplier. Some suppliers adds too much plasticizer into the hose for better property. But this will make the hose not that safe. So you have to choose a reliable supplier. For example, Orientflex.