Environment
Moderate burden — Artificial Turf (Crumb Rubber) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Synthetic sports and play surfaces with rubber infill.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 49 places artificial turf (crumb rubber) in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Crumb-rubber infill and turf fibres can contain PFAS, PAHs and metals. Skin and hand-to-mouth contact are the main routes, so washing up after use reduces it.
Artificial Turf (Crumb Rubber) has a Detox Score of 49 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Crumb-rubber infill and turf fibres can contain PFAS, PAHs and metals. Skin and hand-to-mouth contact are the main routes, so washing up after use reduces it.
A lower-exposure swap for artificial turf (crumb rubber) is: Natural grass where possible, and wash hands after play. Crumb-rubber infill and turf fibres can contain PFAS, PAHs and metals. Skin and hand-to-mouth contact are the main routes, so washing up after use reduces it.