Do New Car Seat Cushions Contain Methanol?

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StAriel
07/30/25 5:55am
New car seat cushions contain methanol. Here is additional information: 1. Methanol: Methanol (molecular formula: CH3OH) is an organic compound, the simplest type of alcohol, commonly used as a solvent for paints, varnishes, shellac, inks, adhesives, dyes, alkaloids, cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, etc. 2. Methanol is ubiquitous in automotive products: It is also a raw material for manufacturing pesticides, pharmaceuticals, plastics, synthetic fibers, and organic chemical products such as formaldehyde, methylamine, chloromethane, dimethyl sulfate, etc. Additionally, it is used in automotive antifreeze, metal surface cleaners, and denatured alcohol. Therefore, methanol is ubiquitous in automotive products.
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