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 Renewable chemicals: replacing fossil-based by biobased ingredients What biobased materials can be used to replace petrochemicals? Discover our alternatives and criteria. The Italian leather bag in Don’t Look Up How else to try and save the world then with a leather bag… The Italian leather bag makes a lasting impression as it never leaves the side of astronomer Randall Mindy, played by DiCaprio. Restrictions on Chrome VI Restriction is one of the available instruments in EU-REACh to protect human health and the environment from unacceptable risks posed by chemicals. Chemicals & substances Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this: