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Artificial Turf is 100% Safe

MAY

  • 16
  • 2008

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Recently there have been several reports in the media regarding the safety of lead chromate in artificial turf products. As the manufacturer of many artificial grass products we believe it is our obligation to provide our customers with the facts required to make educated decisions, especially when it comes to safety. We take this responsibility very seriously. Therefore, partnering with our sister company AstroTurf, we have conducted a great deal of testing and have asked many top scientific experts for their opinions regarding the safety and potential risk of the lead chromate found in artificial turf.

On May 5, 2008, General Sports Venue (the exclusive licensee of the AstroTurf brand) held a press conference to address questions regarding the safety of artificial turf. A panel of highly respected toxicologists, epidemiologists and chemical fiber engineers presenting their findings all unanimously concluded that there are no health risks associated with lead chromate in artificial turf.

Some of the conclusions presented at the press conference are listed below:

  • The Center of Disease Control Lead Prevention Program identifies no risk from synthetic turf.
  • Lead does not leach from synthetic turf.
  • Bioavailability of lead from pigment is extremely low.
  • Worker exposed to turf and particles for 30 years tests normal.
  • Even assuming 50% bioavailability, the amount of ingested turf required to pose a risk is absurdly unrealistic.

For more information and to see the presentation by General Sports Venue visit www.astroturfusa.com.