Love that ‘new car smell’? Study says there are cancer-causing chemicals to consider
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A recent study found that the interior of a new vehicle contained 20 common “volatile organic compounds" (VOCs), which could potentially contain cancer-causing agents.
The Environmental Protection Agency defines VOCs as "compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility," which are found in paints, pharmaceuticals and petroleum fuels. Higher temperatures correlated with higher amounts of chemicals. The level of chemical exposure diminishes over time as the car is used. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
In particular, the study found high levels of formaldehyde (34.9%) and acetaldehyde (60.5%) inside a new car.
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