Assertion: pvc's phthalate | /r/HasProperty | chemical
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text: Phthalates are chemicals used to soften or plasticize PVC products such as flooring, which can be released from PVC into the air inside schools.
text: Worries about the health effects of phthalates, a chemical additive that makes PVC flexible, prompted Kaiser Permanente hospitals to begin working with suppliers to find alternatives more than 10 years ago, said Kathy Gerwig, senior vice president and environmental stewardship officer.