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Moderate burden — Vinyl Tablecloth (Phthalates & Lead) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Flexible PVC tablecloths and placemats.
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 56 places vinyl tablecloth (phthalates & lead) in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Independent testing has found flexible vinyl tablecloths that contain phthalate plasticizers and, in some products, lead used as a stabilizer — both of which can transfer to hands and food. Natural-fibre or PVC-free covers avoid it.
Vinyl Tablecloth (Phthalates & Lead) has a Detox Score of 56 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Independent testing has found flexible vinyl tablecloths that contain phthalate plasticizers and, in some products, lead used as a stabilizer — both of which can transfer to hands and food. Natural-fibre or PVC-free covers avoid it.
A lower-exposure swap for vinyl tablecloth (phthalates & lead) is: Cotton, linen, or PEVA/EVA tablecloths. Independent testing has found flexible vinyl tablecloths that contain phthalate plasticizers and, in some products, lead used as a stabilizer — both of which can transfer to hands and food. Natural-fibre or PVC-free covers avoid it.