New Warnings Regarding PVC/Vinyl Shower Curtains

[launderess]

Never liked them much, and now there seems to be good reason.

That 'new shower curtain smell'? It's toxic, study says

High concentrations of chemicals linked to serious health problems are found in the vinyl sheets.

www.latimes.com

 

[mielabor]

Most if not all "soft" PVC stuff (table cloths, inflatable beds, etc.) contains these chemicals. They evaporate over time causing the PVC to shrink and become stiff and brittle.

 

[sudsmaster]

Yes, yes, of course, but at the Bates Motel...

... the shower curtain will be the least of your worries ...

 

[river_realtor]

LoL,
Never liked that horrid smell anyway...

 

[tolivac]

when I bought a new vinyl shower curtain-promply ran it thru the wash to help get rid of the vinyl smell before using it-helps.Its kinda interesting-don't know what all of the hoopla about vinyl is-its the SECOND most used plastic we consume-polyethelene is the most used.Vinyl is a plastic that can use two types of plasticisers-the Phylates for soft vinyls and another one for hard ones.forget offhand what it was.At one time PCBs were used in soft vinyls!Phylates were the replacement.Vinyl is even used for wire and cable insulation!Hard forms can even be found in computer and other equipment cabinets!Its all around us!just don't worry about it.If you don't put the vinyl in your mouth you should be Ok.Saliva can leach out the plasticizers-thats why its not a good idea to give soft vinyl toys to pets and kids-they will bite and chew on the toys.

 

[tolivac]

Another note some soft vinyls may contain lead as a flame retardent-stabilizer agent.Its OK so long the vinyl item isn't old and decomposing-the lead was used in the vinyl in some window shades and blinds.The concern for the blinds and shades was that intense sunlight in the window can decompose them-if the vinyl looks and feels "powdery" then replace it.So far mine have held up-won't give up my roll shades--HATE blinds.The shades block out the light and heat better-esp for sleeping from my mid shifts.

 

[beadsobleach]

The 60's

When I think of all the stuff we were exposed too in the 50's, 60's that were later outlawed...Cyclamates, Hexachlorophene, DDT, asbestos, mercury, Red Dye #2 (wasn't it?), etc. how did we survive?

 

[perc-o-prince]

Red Dye #2 (wasn't it?), etc. how did we survive?

We also drank from the garden hose, drank from each others soda bottles/cans, and ate treats from he ice cream truck or our pockets without washing our hands! We've gotten too clean for our own good!

Chuck

 

[fa_f3_20]

Cyclamates

The cyclamates ban was based on fraudulent research. No one has every demonstrated any health problems caused by reasonable consumption of cyclamates.

 

[jetcone]

okay I have forgotten

what are cyclamates again? was that an artificial sweetner?

 

[beadsobleach]

Cyclamates

Yes, it was an artificial sweetner, was in Tab and Fresca, also as Sucaryl.

 

[jamiel]

Cyclamates were never banned in Canada. Sugar Twin up there is a cyclamate/saccharin blend and is terrific.

 

[andyelectrolux]

I must be a freak. I love the new shower curtain smell. I buy one about every month just cause it make the bathroom feel so much cleaner.

 

[johnb300m]

naaaa, just get a cloth one and wash it once a month. i really like mine.

hey, you'll like that, you guys love doing laundry.

 

[toggleswitch2]

You ain't no freak mistah

~I love the new shower curtain smell.

ME TOO! Intuitively knew that smell was not such a good thing!

There; I admitted it publicly.

 

[polkanut]

Don't worry Steve, all is forgiven. We like you just the way you are, with fruits & nuts!