Study Warns of Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Car Seats
May 9, 2024![Study Warns of Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Car Seats](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/94faef57ec74b97e4ed0682d2061a50cfa2ee10388ef2f63b206cff3573499296f10f89dbe7345c2889dc91be42ea3b3b72f51e5deb595b11753f3c1e57ae7de.jpg)
A study has detected cancer-linked flame retardants in the foam of car seats, posing a risk of chemical off-gassing.
Researchers from Duke University found 17 types of flame retardants in cars, with higher levels in summer due to heat.
Electric vehicles exhibited lower levels of these chemicals than internal combustion and hybrid cars.
There are growing demands for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to revise standards to avoid these substances.
Consumer Reports advocates for reducing fire risks in vehicles without exposing occupants to carcinogens.
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The Guardian • May 8, 2024
Flame retardants in auto seats pose multiple health risks, research shows![Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals used in some car seats](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/94faef57ec74b97e4ed0682d2061a50cfa2ee10388ef2f63b206cff3573499296f10f89dbe7345c2889dc91be42ea3b3b72f51e5deb595b11753f3c1e57ae7de.jpg)
CBS News • May 8, 2024
Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals used in some car seats![The foam inside car seats has carcinogens](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/93077da68da7b211a3477765babd981fffea0dbd43f48e1b3ae06f6540f15804a94a7fa476b971f0592cfb31440cc1491226c90c1ef0c12e5a34d800b3a32fb9.png)
Quartz • May 8, 2024
The foam inside car seats has carcinogens![Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/ee5bc5b708388055cb520bf25b7b7f00439a93cb7457ac279375b74f8bd727f354b20457bb764e1b112a0b6f89ea7eb5543a236a9ab35e04983083a4e9dcfcab.jpg)
Fox News • May 8, 2024
Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study