The heat contributes to the release of toxic gases inside cars that come out of fire-resistant materials, according to an American study published on Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.
Various parts of the interior of many cars contain flame retardants, including organophosphate compounds.
These materials are also used in the production of sponge foam that is used in furniture, electronic devices and clothing.
The study, conducted by researchers from the universities of Duke, Berkeley, and Toronto, showed that one of these substances, adenosine triphosphate (TCIPP), is present in the air of 99 percent of the vehicles tested.
The test involved suspending a sample of silicone on the interior mirrors of modern vehicles over a period of a week, and then analyzing the substances found in the sample.
Under normal conditions, the level of adenosine triphosphate has been shown to be similar to the level found inside a house.
But when the temperature rises, whether outside or inside the car, the concentration of this material increases significantly.
The presence of adenosine triphosphate in the seat formula contributes to this effect.
A 2023 report by the US Department of Health indicated that adenosine triphosphate may be a carcinogen.
After testing on rats and mice, these animals developed tumors in the liver and uterus.
Adenosine triphosphate was replaced by another anti-inflammatory substance, TDCIPP, which was included in California in 2011 on the list of carcinogenic products.
The authors of the study expressed concern about the effect these results would have on car drivers who stay in their cars for a long time because of their work, or even on children.
They recommended controlling the car’s temperature even on hot days, parking it in the shade if possible, and opening the windows for ventilation when driving it.
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2024-05-07 22:25:41
