Drivers Are Inhaling Cancer-Causing Chemicals - Your Car Might Be TOXIC! Your car may be emitting toxic chemicals to us! A recent study found drivers are inhaling cancer-causing chemicals in their cars. These toxic chemicals used as flame retardants in newer cars that can cause brain fog, irritability, hormonal imbalance, and a host of other health issues! Even worse - there have been tests that confirm up to 250 other toxic chemicals inside most cars - even the environmentally friendly electric cars.
That means your brand new electric car (or most cars under 4 years old) could be poisoning you every time you take a drive! This study shows even cars 9 + years old still are off-gassing these toxic flame retardants.
Drivers and passengers are breathing in potentially cancerous chemicals while in their cars, a new study finds.
"Organophosphate ester flame retardants were detected in the cabin air of all 101 vehicles tested, indicating a route for human exposure to chemicals of concern from passenger vehicles.
The study - published May 7 in Environmental Science & Technology analyzed the cabin air of 101 electric, gas and hybrid cars across 30 states with a model year between 2015 and 2022.
Researchers found that 99% of the cars contained a flame retardant called TCIPP, which is currently under investigation by the U.S. National Toxicology Program as a potential carcinogen. Additionally, most cars also had two more flame retardants considered carcinogenic: TDCIPP and TCEP.
According to the study, levels of the toxic flame retardants were also higher in the summer as heat increases the release of chemicals from the car materials.
The source of the cancer-causing compounds in the cabin air is seat foam, researchers said. Flame retardants have been added to seat foam to meet requirements set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302, which were adopted in the 1970s and have not been updated.
What about that new car smell, it comes from a mix of chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These compounds come from the materials used in the car’s interior - things like plastics, adhesives, and fabrics. When a car is fresh off the assembly line, these materials release gases, a process known as off-gassing. It’s these gases that create the distinct new car aroma.
Some of the VOCs, include formaldehyde, toluene, and benzene. While they contribute to that fresh car scent, they’re not exactly great for your health in high concentrations. Studies have shown that these chemicals can cause headaches, dizziness, and even respiratory issues for some people.
Automakers are aware of the health concerns and are constantly working to reduce the amount of VOCs in new cars. They use lower-emission materials and better ventilation systems to keep the air inside your vehicle cleaner.
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