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Polymer insulation (PVC/XLPE)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) used to insulate finished copper wire. PVC is the dominant insulation material for building wiring; XLPE is used for high-voltage cables. Both are petrochemical derivatives requiring plasticizers, stabilizers, and extrusion equipment.

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1 essential American goods rely on polymer insulation (pvc/xlpe) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.