A fair few of us are fans of that 'new car smell' 🚗 However, a new study by Chinese and US researchers has exposed that it could cause an increased risk of cancer.
It may sound like scaremongering of the highest order, but that much sought after ‘new car smell’ could increase drivers’ risk ofA study by Chinese and US researchers has shown the levels of three carcinogenic volatile organic compounds emitted by the interior of a new, known as off-gassing, far exceed recommended levels, contributing to incremental lifetime cancer risk and ‘indicating a high health risk to drivers’.
The team observed the levels of 20 common VOCs in a new mid-sized hybrid SUV parked outside for 12 days during sunny, cloudy and rainy weather. Previous studies measuring VOCs have focused on the atmospheric temperature of vehicles, which can fluctuate dramatically. The latest study focused on surface temperatures within the vehicle, recording VOC emissions from five common in-cabin materials at 25C, 40C and 65C. The areas of focus were the dashboard, car seats, carpet, roof interior and door panel, with materials including plastic, imitation leather and woven cloth or felt.
Formaldehyde and benzene, class I carcinogens and acetaldehyde, a group II carcinogen were all found to exceed safe levels for drivers, with formaldehyde and acetaldehyde also presenting a risk to passengers. Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde exceeded recommended Chinese national standard limits by 35% and 61% respectively.What are the three highest-risk VOCs?has many uses, primarily in the production of other chemicals and resins.
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