Vinyl (PVC) Shower Curtain
Moderate burden — Vinyl (PVC) Shower Curtain adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
That 'new shower curtain' smell.
The breakdown
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.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 58 places vinyl (pvc) shower curtain in the Moderate band. The smell is phthalates off-gassing in a warm, humid room you breathe in daily. Fabric curtains wash and last without it.
Frequently asked questions
Is vinyl (pvc) shower curtain a toxic exposure?
Vinyl (PVC) Shower Curtain has a Detox Score of 58 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. The smell is phthalates off-gassing in a warm, humid room you breathe in daily. Fabric curtains wash and last without it.
What is a safer alternative to vinyl (pvc) shower curtain?
A lower-exposure swap for vinyl (pvc) shower curtain is: Fabric (polyester/cotton) or EVA curtain. The smell is phthalates off-gassing in a warm, humid room you breathe in daily. Fabric curtains wash and last without it.