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Moderate burden — Vinyl (PVC) Flooring adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Flexible vinyl plank or sheet flooring.
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 50 places vinyl (pvc) flooring in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Soft PVC flooring can off-gas phthalate plasticisers, especially when new and warm. Hard, inert surfaces avoid the issue.
Vinyl (PVC) Flooring has a Detox Score of 50 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Soft PVC flooring can off-gas phthalate plasticisers, especially when new and warm. Hard, inert surfaces avoid the issue.
A lower-exposure swap for vinyl (pvc) flooring is: Sealed hardwood, tile, or verified phthalate-free flooring. Soft PVC flooring can off-gas phthalate plasticisers, especially when new and warm. Hard, inert surfaces avoid the issue.