Opinion: Cars and Toxic Substances
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Not only cars, but many other products are made with toxic chemicals. Mechanics, hobbyists and people who repair cars as DIY projects can be exposed to asbestos–especially when they clean the brakes of older cars—but EPA has advice on how to avoid exposure. Toxic Substances in a Car. Carbon Monoxide. Careful with brake work.
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