Like any source of lead the level of risk depends on the.
Lead level in vinyl shades.
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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.
Additionally the epa has not found an accurate affordable test kit for lead.
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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.
Venetian style blinds feature extra wide slats with attractive woodgrain finish.
Currently approved kits will test positive for the presence of lead at levels below those required by the rule.
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.
It is advisable to exercise caution while handling and using imported vinyl blinds from china taiwan mexico and indonesia.
The amount of lead in the older vinyl mini blinds tested by cpsc varied greatly.
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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.
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