
That vinyl is unique among plastics because about 70 percent of it is used in products expected to last 10 years or more?
Electrical
Without doubt, the materials used in electrical applications like building and communications wire, fiber optic cabling and conduit must attain high standards of reliability and safety. Vinyl is the material used most frequently in wire and cable insulation and jacketing, as well as in rigid nonmetallic (NM) conduit and cable management systems. In this section, you'll learn more about how vinyl components impact the fire safety and reliability of a building's electrical system, and explore other historical, technical and environmental attributes of vinyl electrical components.

