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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by hanniabu on Tuesday June 11, 2024 @01:17PM (#40648934)
Why would LVP be any different?
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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by oooyay on Wednesday June 12, 2024 @09:24AM (#40657878)
They aren't made of PVC so they don't contain phthalates
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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by hanniabu on Wednesday June 12, 2024 @01:22PM (#40660637)
This is what i found when looking it up....

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring is made up of multiple layers of materials, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), wood composites, and limestone stabilizers:

Backing: A layer of foam, cork, or PVC

Core: A WPC (wood polymer core) or SPC (stone polymer core) core

Vinyl layer: A layer of PVC

Glass fiber: A layer of glass fiber

Print layer: A layer that displays the product's colors and design

Wear layer: A protective layer made of polyurethane that resists scratches and stains

Urethane coating: A protective coating

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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by oooyay on Wednesday June 12, 2024 @01:58PM (#40660987)
Hm, I wonder how that composition varies, but at least off-hand the quantity probably matters. It's the off-gassing and the top coat that get you with flooring.
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Re:FDA denies petition against use of phthalates in food pac... by hanniabu on Wednesday June 12, 2024 @05:48PM (#40663582)
From my understanding the "luxury" part is from the design and texture, but the composition is more or less the same
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