Plasticizer Migration
Plasticizer Migration (Carpet)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Plasticizer migration is a material-related condition in which mobile plasticizer compounds from PVC-backed carpet or adjacent PVC-containing materials gradually move into nearby materials or interface layers over time. Migration may develop under conditions involving moisture, alkalinity, heat, prolonged contact, or chemical compatibility between materials. Observable effects may include adhesive softening, tackiness, residue, staining, odor, or localized surface change, particularly near seams, edges, transitions, or confined areas. The condition reflects interaction between material chemistry and site conditions rather than a single isolated cause or installation factor. See also Delamination, Chemical Degradation, and Carpet Problems for broader context.
Carpet Problems
Carpet Fiber Identification (Field and Laboratory Methods)
Wool and Wool Carpet Properties
Carpet Beetle Damage
Fiber Properties
Missing Row
Wrinkles in Backing
Unraveling / Runs (Carpet)
Core Crush / Roll-Core Pile Reversal (Carpet)
