CCTV exposed that the domestic Mercedes-Benz, BMW car asphalt damping contain carcinogen on 15th Mar this year.
Damping attached to the chassis of the vehicle, connecting parts of steel plate, which is to lower the noise and reduce the wear between the parts and so on. In order to achieve car comfort, all the cars fitted with damping.
According to the different production process, car manufacturers choose foam rubber, synthetic resin or pitch as main material of the damping. From the aspect of toxicity, the poison of asphalt is highest. In the high temperature environment of engine working, asphalt will release a strong carcinogen - Aromatic Hydrocarbon.
When you buy cars, get into the car first and use your nose to smell. The vehicle which has pungent odor shows generally in-car pollutants are overweight. Second, some auxiliary pollutants such as formaldehyde testing equipment are available.
Here are some ways to improve.
1. After purchasing new car, placed adsorption material such as the activated carbon, vinegar, fruit in the car and change regularly.
2. Driving under the suitable condition of the weather and environment. Try to open the window, do not use air conditioning.
3. To reduce secondary pollution, do not put perfume in the car. Because a lot of car fresheners and perfume would not guarantee security.
4. Avoid sun exposure. Motorists breathing exhaust every day. Eat an orange helps to detoxify himself , also can purify in-car space.