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Moderate burden — Vinyl Mini-Blinds (Lead Dust) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Imported PVC window blinds that degrade in sunlight.
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 51 places vinyl mini-blinds (lead dust) in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Older or imported PVC blinds can be stabilised with lead, which forms a fine dust on the surface as the plastic ages in sunlight. Non-PVC blinds avoid it entirely.
Vinyl Mini-Blinds (Lead Dust) has a Detox Score of 51 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Older or imported PVC blinds can be stabilised with lead, which forms a fine dust on the surface as the plastic ages in sunlight. Non-PVC blinds avoid it entirely.
A lower-exposure swap for vinyl mini-blinds (lead dust) is: Aluminium, wood, or certified lead-free blinds. Older or imported PVC blinds can be stabilised with lead, which forms a fine dust on the surface as the plastic ages in sunlight. Non-PVC blinds avoid it entirely.