https://www.juppsfloorcoverings.com.au/blog/commercial/is-vinyl-flooring-toxic
However, a study conducted in 2015, revealed that additional chemicals were used during the manufacturing process of vinyl flooring, one of which was a PVC softener, Phthalates.
Phthalates (PVC softener) was an organic chemical used to make vinyl flooring more flexible and made up a large portion (up to 60%) of the final product. Phthalates can be found in hundreds of common products used in homes, hospitals and businesses including furniture, cables, building construction and more.
Prolonged exposure to the chemical can lead to health risks in humans including respiratory and reproductive health issues.
Toxicity levels of vinyl flooring was once a major concern dating back to the study which was conducted in 2015. It’s now 2020 and most floor manufacturers have eliminated the use of this chemical and now provide ‘phthalates-free’ vinyl flooring.
Linoleum is a safer alternative to vinyl and was used for decades before vinyl. Why the switch from linoleum to vinyl?
I think what Q was really alluding to though was the household cleaning chemicals used and the residues they leave behind.
https://www.juppsfloorcoverings.com.au/blog/commercial/is-vinyl-flooring-toxic
However, a study conducted in 2015, revealed that additional chemicals were used during the manufacturing process of vinyl flooring, one of which was a PVC softener, Phthalates.
Phthalates (PVC softener) was an organic chemical used to make vinyl flooring more flexible and made up a large portion (up to 60%) of the final product. Phthalates can be found in hundreds of common products used in homes, hospitals and businesses including furniture, cables, building construction and more.
Prolonged exposure to the chemical can lead to health risks in humans including respiratory and reproductive health issues.
Linoleum is a safer alternative to vinyl and was used for decades before vinyl. Why the switch from linoleum to vinyl?
I think what Q was really alluding to though was the household cleaning chemicals used and the residues they leave behind.
https://www.juppsfloorcoverings.com.au/blog/commercial/is-vinyl-flooring-toxic
However, a study conducted in 2015, revealed that additional chemicals were used during the manufacturing process of vinyl flooring, one of which was a PVC softener, Phthalates.
Linoleum is a safer alternative to vinyl and was used for decades before vinyl. Why the switch from linoleum to vinyl?
Im fairly sure that once vinyl chloride is plasticized it is perfectly safe. I think Q was talking about the chemicals we use to clean and the residues left behind.