Lead Level In Vinyl Mini Blinds

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Lead level in vinyl mini blinds.

Vinyl blinds will either crack or spring back. In addition to providing privacy mini blinds are designed to help with light control in a room. Because of the danger of lead dust it is recommended that imported mini blinds made before 1997 be removed from the home. Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed.

Approximately 25 million blinds are imported each year from the countries of china taiwan hong kong mexico and indonesia. Chicology white cordless 1 in. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us. Cordless vinyl blinds by hampton bay are a safe and affordable choice to regulate light into any room.

However virtually all vinyl miniblinds imported to and sold in the united states contain some lead. There is no safe level of lead exposure in children with lasting decreases in cognition documented in children with blood levels as low as 5 micrograms per deciliter of lead in blood. The simplicity versatility and wide variety of available mini blinds allows them to blend in effortlessly with any interior decor of your home. Lead hazard instructions for blind removal if you checked 1 or more boxes you probably have vinyl blinds.

Intake is different for each child. 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. Product title chicology cordless 1 inch vinyl mini blinds average rating. How much lead is safe.

Vinyl mini blinds are suitable window treatments for your entire home. Lead in vinyl mini blinds california department of health services childhood lead poisoning prevention branch july 1996. For screen reader problems with this website please call 1 800 430 3376 or text 38698. Indeed the manufacture of blinds containing lead is prohibited in the united states.

Check using a flashlight. Metal blinds will stay bent. Vinyl mini blind 70 in. W x 64 in.

It is advisable to exercise caution while handling and using imported vinyl blinds from china taiwan mexico and indonesia. Like any source of lead the level of risk depends on the amount of lead in the blinds and on how much the child actually takes in. The room darkening curved slats blocks 93 of light. Vinyl blinds are resistant to heat and moisture and are perfect for kitchens bathrooms and garages.

3 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews 2 ratings current price 12 99 12. Light can be. 99 65 99 65. Other potential sources include older vinyl mini blinds and imported aluminum cans with soldered seams.

Lead is added to blinds to stabilize the plastic and retain color.