Q. What material is used for swimming pool toys?

Polyvinyl chloride a commercially produced synthetic plastic polymer rendered pliable with the addition of plasticizers like phthalates is commonly used to make inflatable pools and float toys. Inflatable pool producers typically refer to this type of polyvinyl chloride as vinyl or pvc. However several less popular materials are also in use. Some persons may be allergic to or sensitive to the chemicals used to increase the pvc's pliability. Before a buyer buys or use an inflatable pool he/she should find out what chemicals it was created with. Polyvinyl chloride generally known as pvc is the typical material for these inflatable pools.