Toxic Vinyl Blinda

Pvc contains harmful carcinogens most notably vcm.

Toxic vinyl blinda.

According to tests done on imported vinyl mini blinds by u s consumer product safety commission cpsc it was found that some of the materials can present lead poisoning hazard for young children. If the odor is strong leave the item outside for several days if possible. For blackout shades bamboo shades with liners polyester curtains hemp cotton and paper pleated shades can be considered. The more surface area it has the more the vinyl can off gas.

Wash the vinyl off with a mild dish soap and warm water. Other chemicals such as dioxin and phthalates both carcinogenic may also be released into an indoor environment. Blindsgalore energy efficient eco blinds are made with certified eco friendly green materials such as bamboo reed jute or real wood sustainably harvested. Pvc is a seriously polluting plastic to make.

Danger 3 lead in vinyl blinds in 1996 it came to light that overseas manufacturers of non glossy vinyl blinds also called venetian blinds or mini blinds were adding lead to the plastic as a stabilizer. The manufacturing of pvc blinds and other pvc products creates massive amounts of toxic byproducts. Of course homeowners don t always realize that they need to consider safety when purchasing new blinds and oftentimes their main concerns are style and. Aluminum blinds honeycomb cellular shades and bamboo shades are examples of non toxic window blinds that are safe and have minimal impact on the indoor air quality of your home.

Lead is added to blinds to stabilize the plastic and retain color. Our recycled materials faux wood shades are made pvc free and are 100 recyclable themselves. Health canada says older vinyl mini blinds give off high levels of lead dust when exposed to sunlight enough to poison a young child. The best non toxic window coverings are natural untreated fabric natural fiber roll down blinds aluminum blinds and aluminum screens.

Unfold items such as shower curtains or inflatable pool floats and boats.