Anthony J. Papa’s experience in his doctor’s office concerning plastic tubing being altered by 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM) ought to be expected (C&EN, May 26, page 4). Plasticizers are a major ...

In Sweden, a company called Celloplast—that had sold cellulose film—was working out ways to use and sell the stuff. In 1960, the company filed for a U.S. patent for "tubing for packaging purposes," ...

If you come across a particular type of yellow plastic tubing on Cape Cod while you’re out on the beach this summer, the Army Corps of Engineers asks that you report it. The stringy plastic is called ...