Question 7 of 30
Onboard incineration of which plastic compound material is strictly prohibited unless processed in a type-approved high-temperature shipboard incinerator?
A
Low-density polyethylene
B
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
C
High-density polystyrene
D
Natural rubber compounds
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) releases harmful dioxins and other toxins when burned. MARPOL Annex V prohibits the incineration of plastics containing toxic or heavy metal residues unless processed in specific high-temperature equipment designed to handle them safely.