New car smell linked to cancer
Wednesday, 19 December, 2001

New cars - danger built in?
Researchers in Australia say the smell of new
cars can be toxic and can even cause cancer. 

A two-year study by an Australian government
research organisation found gases from vinyl
and plastic materials in new cars cause
headaches, nausea and drowsiness. 

The chemicals involved include benzene - a known cancer-
causing agent - which was found in one case at five times the 
recommended exposure limit. 

The study by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research 
Organisation (CSIRO) found emissions can take just a few
minutes to take effect and may be responsible
for many accidents. 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/asia-pacific/newsid_1719000/1719214.stm