Vinyl Tablecloth (Phthalates & Lead)
Flexible PVC tablecloths and placemats.
56Moderate burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapCotton, linen, or PEVA/EVA tablecloths
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 77Chemical hazard 5 × 4.6−23
- 66.8Everyday exposure 3 × 3.4−10.2
- 56Persistence 4 × 2.6−10.4, then rounded to 56
- ModerateThe band56 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 5/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 3/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 4/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
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.
Evidence strength: moderate
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