The Ecology Center Releases The Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Cars
by the Ecology Center
March 23, 2007
Everyone knows that cars are a major source of air pollution. But most people don't know that it isn't only what comes out of tailpipes that's the problem, but what's inside cars as well. "New car smell" for example, comes from toxic chemicals being released from plastics, foams and fabrics used to make steering wheels, dashboards and seats.
These chemicals are inhaled or ingested by drivers and passengers through dust and air, potentially causing allergic or other acute reactions or even long-term health impacts such as birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity and cancer. Since the average American spends more than 1.5 hours in a car every day, toxic chemical exposure inside vehicles is becoming a major source of potential indoor air pollution.
The good news is that some cars are better than others. Toxic chemicals are not required to make indoor auto parts, and some manufacturers have begun to phase them out. HealthyCar.org tested over 200 of the most popular 2006 and 2007 model vehicles in the U.S. In each vehicle, 15 different components were sampled including: steering wheel, shift knob, armrest/center console, dashboard, headliner, carpet, seat front, seat back, seat base, hard door-trim, soft door-trim, body sealer, wiring, window seal and wheel weights. Chemicals tested that are of primary concern include bromine (associated with brominated flame retardants); chlorine (indicating the presence of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC and plasticizers); lead; and heavy-metal allergens.
Now, for the first time ever, car-buyers can search by model and class or comparison shop to learn which cars contain the largest and smallest amounts of potentially toxic chemicals. Not only will this site allow you to make safer choices, but it will also make car manufacturers more accountable for the materials they use.
In addition to toxic chemicals, consumers might also want to consider other issues, such as fuel-economy and safety, when considering a vehicle purchase. Visit the resources page to find links to other helpful vehicle shopping tools.
Vehicles of Most and Least Concern
March 23, 2007
Everyone knows that cars are a major source of air pollution. But most people don't know that it isn't only what comes out of tailpipes that's the problem, but what's inside cars as well. "New car smell" for example, comes from toxic chemicals being released from plastics, foams and fabrics used to make steering wheels, dashboards and seats.
These chemicals are inhaled or ingested by drivers and passengers through dust and air, potentially causing allergic or other acute reactions or even long-term health impacts such as birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity and cancer. Since the average American spends more than 1.5 hours in a car every day, toxic chemical exposure inside vehicles is becoming a major source of potential indoor air pollution.
The good news is that some cars are better than others. Toxic chemicals are not required to make indoor auto parts, and some manufacturers have begun to phase them out. HealthyCar.org tested over 200 of the most popular 2006 and 2007 model vehicles in the U.S. In each vehicle, 15 different components were sampled including: steering wheel, shift knob, armrest/center console, dashboard, headliner, carpet, seat front, seat back, seat base, hard door-trim, soft door-trim, body sealer, wiring, window seal and wheel weights. Chemicals tested that are of primary concern include bromine (associated with brominated flame retardants); chlorine (indicating the presence of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC and plasticizers); lead; and heavy-metal allergens.
Now, for the first time ever, car-buyers can search by model and class or comparison shop to learn which cars contain the largest and smallest amounts of potentially toxic chemicals. Not only will this site allow you to make safer choices, but it will also make car manufacturers more accountable for the materials they use.
In addition to toxic chemicals, consumers might also want to consider other issues, such as fuel-economy and safety, when considering a vehicle purchase. Visit the resources page to find links to other helpful vehicle shopping tools.
Vehicles of Most and Least Concern
www.HealthyCar.org is a project of the Ecology Center. For more information, visit www.EcoCenter.org
posted by Swallowtail at 11:00
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