Watch out! Buying New car! the smell Contains Hazardous Compounds

Detroit - Apparently, the contents of existing hazardous materials in the cabin on the volatile organic compound (VOC), which have a negative impact if it gets inhaled. Then, there are hazardous compounds that come from other materials, such as bromine and antimony-based flame raterdants contained in the fabric of the center console and seats. Then, chromium, a chemical normally found in skin components, and quite surprising is the fact that, on average, upholstery material containing 400 ppm of lead.

Watch out! Buying New car! the smell Contains Hazardous Compounds

"This study shows, the car turned out to be a dangerous chemical reactor," explained Jeff Gearhart, research director at American Ecology Center.

Of the 200 cars, which had the greatest number is the chemical content of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Chrysler 300C, and the Kia Soul. Meanwhile, Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, and Honda CR-Z is rated as the safest car of the compound.

Indeed, there are currently no laws regulating the use of chemical compounds. However, Gearhart hopes the results of this study may give consideration to the automotive industry to replace these hazardous materials.

The new car smell, maybe nobody likes it or not. But what's interesting, last week, American Ecology Center released the results of studies showing some dangerous chemical content of the new car smell. The study was conducted on 200 most popular car in America 2011 and 2012 production levels by testing the gas contained in the steering wheel, dashboard, seat arm, and upholstery.