Do you use the shower curtain for divider bathtub? If you answered yes, then you should be careful because the shower curtain can be harmful to you and your family.
Because a study of the non-profit Center for Health, Environment and Justice, the United States found most of the shower curtain are sold in the market are made of polyvinylchloride, a material that contains substances that are harmful to health.
Dangerous substance consists of phthalate, organotin, and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Types of VOCs that there was not just one but up to 100 species. When the air content of the examination held in several places using the shower curtain, the result is a very high level of substance use after 28 days. The fact is obtained by not changing the temperature and humidity of the room. If the room temperature increases, the likely level of harmful chemical substances will be growing in the air.
Diseases can be caused by the hazardous substances actually not half-hearted. Phthalate bad effect on the male reproductive system, including lowering the quality of sperm. VOC itself irritate the air inhaled and can cause diseases of the respiratory system. In addition, VOCs can also damage the nervous system and lead to liver and kidney problems.
If it is so, you should be careful if you want to buy a shower curtain. Note of the author is usually listed on the label. If you doubt the material of the shower curtain that you choose and you are more concerned with family health, we recommend that you use a glass door instead of curtains. It is much safer for you and your family.
Because a study of the non-profit Center for Health, Environment and Justice, the United States found most of the shower curtain are sold in the market are made of polyvinylchloride, a material that contains substances that are harmful to health.
Dangerous substance consists of phthalate, organotin, and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Types of VOCs that there was not just one but up to 100 species. When the air content of the examination held in several places using the shower curtain, the result is a very high level of substance use after 28 days. The fact is obtained by not changing the temperature and humidity of the room. If the room temperature increases, the likely level of harmful chemical substances will be growing in the air.
Diseases can be caused by the hazardous substances actually not half-hearted. Phthalate bad effect on the male reproductive system, including lowering the quality of sperm. VOC itself irritate the air inhaled and can cause diseases of the respiratory system. In addition, VOCs can also damage the nervous system and lead to liver and kidney problems.
If it is so, you should be careful if you want to buy a shower curtain. Note of the author is usually listed on the label. If you doubt the material of the shower curtain that you choose and you are more concerned with family health, we recommend that you use a glass door instead of curtains. It is much safer for you and your family.
