The smell of a newly opened plastic shower curtain may be more than just an irritant to your nose. It turns out that what you’re getting a whiff of are chemicals being release into the air, some of which maybe toxic to your health. According to the test conducted by the US-based environmental organization, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) shower curtains were found to be positive for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates, and organotins. All these are known to cause developmental damage, as well as damage to the lever and central nervous, respiratory and reproductive systems.

Brain is the major target for this hazardous compound, causing everything from headache and loss of concentration to learning disabilities in children whose mothers were expose before their birth. Airing them out before using may not be very effective. Forty VOCs were detected seven days after a new PVC shower curtain was open and hung. Even after 28 days, four VOCs were still being detected. And by hanging them outside, you pollute the environment. The Solution? Well, it was suggested to avoid curtains made with PVC: Nylon, polyester and cotton ones are also available in the stores.

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