Hazardous Chemicals in PVC Flooring and Hazardous Chemicals in Carpets
This study was undertaken to identify and quantify the levels of certain chemical additives in fitted carpet and PVC flooring. Eight brands of carpet and five brands of PVC flooring that were available for retail in the UK were studied. Both the PVC flooring and carpet were analysed for certain organotins and phthalate plasticisers. In addition, the carpets were analysed for the pesticide permethrin, brominated flame retardants, formaldehyde and triclosan (an anti-microbial chemical). These chemicals were selected for study because of their hazardous properties, combined with the knowledge that they are used in some consumer products.
