Lead Level In Vinyl Shades

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Lead level in vinyl shades.

The manufacturing of pvc blinds and other pvc products creates massive amounts of toxic byproducts. 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. 4 2 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews 39 ratings current price 21 99 21. It is advisable to exercise caution while handling and using imported vinyl blinds from china taiwan mexico and indonesia.

Greenpeace tested many vinyl products among them pvc blinds which revealed the presence of hydrochloric acid vinyl chloride mercury cadmium lead and an extremely dangerous carcinogen dioxin. That can result in unnecessary additional remediation costs at more than 130 per window or more than 5 000 per home. Lead is added to blinds to stabilize the plastic and retain color. Many vinyl constructions are designed to resist moisture and sun fading while the cord and wand controls allow for convenient raising lowering and slat adjustments.

The amount of lead in the older vinyl mini blinds tested by cpsc varied greatly. Additionally the epa has not found an accurate affordable test kit for lead. Like any source of lead the level of risk depends on the. Choose from a large selection of window blinds in classic and modern styles that suit any home.

Some blinds had enough lead that a child ingesting dust from less than one square inch of the mini blind daily for about 15 to 30 days could have a blood lead level above the level of concern for children.