On Thu, 16 Feb 2006, Odeluga, Ken wrote:
I cadged the below from Wikipedia on poly vinyl chloride (PVC) essential
component of vinyl records. Apparently, vinyl is bad for your health as
well as your wallet (although the link is not so clear-cut.)
"Alternative plasticizers are being developed but these alternatives
remain significantly more expensive and their technical performance is
sometimes not as good as for phthalates. It is also unclear whether
these alternatives really represent a reduction in health risk."
This record is made from such alternative:
http://www.discogs.com/release/234514
I cannot remember the name of the material but it wears lot faster than
your ordinary vinyl.
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