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What is the name of the material most used for baby changing mats?

Baby mats are commonly made from a phthalate-free polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

(PVC is a plastic, technically a thermoplastic polymer, which is a plastic that will remelt when heated.)

Phthalates used to be added to PVC to increase its flexibility, but are no longer used here because of potential health risks.

by Chris Taylor