The origin, testing & prevention Nowadays much more time is spent in interiors than it was in the past. This requires standards for protecting human health and for clean living conditions. Nowhere have these standards been more stringent than in the car industry. The car’s interior is more and more a living room on wheels and subject to a diversity of influences on health and well-being from the materials applied that surround the driver and passengers. Increased interior temperature of up to 120°C surface T, due to aerodynamic and stylistic demands, are not an exception when a car is left standing in full sun for some time. The high surface temperatures cause problems inperceivable as yellowing, shrinkage, or undesired ageing of parts of a car’s interior. It is, however, the emission of low and medium volatile substances which creates a risk for health and well being. Learn more about this topic? Download whitepaper Interesting for you Discover more on Chemicals & substances Bisphenols and the relation to leather Bisphenols is a topic of discussion in the leather industry, since the restriction proposal of The European Chemicals Agency. We explain the basics on bisphenols focusing on the leather industry. Fatty spew On processed leathers it is sometimes observed that, over time, an undesired, white, milky film appears on top of the leather. This white layer often gives rise to debates on its origin and causes and, in some cases, leads to a claim for damages. This phenomenon is called ‘fatty spew’. The possible sources of fatty spew may be of diverse nature, they are similar in one respect. They always originate from high melting point substances. Pride or Hide The leather industry is experiencing a challenging time. One of the biggest challenges we currently face is to ensure that consumers and designers base their choice for a material on facts and understanding. Chemicals & substances Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this:
