Pvc And Lead Free Artificial Christmas Trees

For example one u s based company uses barium instead of lead as a stabilizer in its pvc trees.

Pvc and lead free artificial christmas trees.

In order to address consumer concern they offered their first polyethylene pe christmas tree with a pvc wrap on the center pole in 2004 tree but the demand wasn t there just yet. Ikea has 3 different size options of christmas trees 70 75 59 and 55. Sitting atop a footed base for a stable foundation its stand is crafted from metal and the tree features lush plastic branches so it stays green without ever needing to be watered. We bought the tallest one which still is a little shorter than i d like but i ll take that over flame retardants filling up my home.

These are safer types of plastic. Ways to reduce exposure to lead and flame retardants in synthetic christmas trees heading 3. Chemicals found in artificial trees pvc plastic. This list will cover those that are pvc free.

This one and this one are safer options. Typically manufacturers of artificial christmas trees use synthetic plastic called polyvinyl chloride abbreviated as pvc. Pvc is also a common ingredient in the construction of pipes medical equipment toys as well as many car interiors. Environmental protection agency report found that as the pvc in artificial christmas trees aged it began to degrade.

We ve set up enough artificial christmas trees to know that with care decoration and attention to detail any of them can look beautiful. Then in 2009 customers began calling to request a 100 pvc free and therefore lead free tree. Size is very important in selecting the perfect christmas tree. But the 7 5 foot national tree company feel real.

If you want to leave your floors needle free for the holidays this festive artificial spruce christmas tree has you covered. Lead free artificial christmas trees do exist. How to find pvc free chrismtas trees. Lead is also a concern because it s often used as a stabilizer in pvc plastics.

But first let s find out the factors to consider when selecting the perfect artificial christmas tree. 100 non pvc christmas trees will be the most non toxic option although 100 non pvc doesn t mean they are chemical free. However they still contain pvc and will emit toxic chemicals. Some artificial christmas trees are made of combination of pvc or polyethylene pe which makes them better than artificial christmas trees with 100 pvc material.

Ikea s trees are made from pet plastic instead of toxic pvc. In reality pvc is everywhere these days. Modern artificial christmas trees are now being manufactured using different materials. Things to consider height and diameter.