Is the Smell of Finished Tires Toxic?
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Harmful. According to a report by the UK's Daily Mail on February 29, officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that rubber accelerators (MBT) in rubber products such as car tires may contain carcinogenic factors, posing health risks. MBT is widely present in various rubber products. Common items in daily life such as rubber gloves, medical catheters, car tires, swimming caps and goggles, baby pacifiers, elastic bands, and the surfaces of plastic running tracks contain large amounts of MBT. The main material of the 3G football pitches (i.e., third-generation artificial grass pitches) currently being widely adopted in the UK is also rubber crumbs. Tire maintenance tips are as follows: 1. Cool down before inflating. After the vehicle stops, wait for the tires to cool down before inflating, as driving increases tire temperature, which affects air pressure. 2. Ensure cleanliness during inflation. The air pumped in must not contain moisture or oil to prevent deterioration and damage to the rubber inside the tire. 3. Inflate safely. Always use a pressure gauge to check the air pressure to avoid overinflation, which can cause tire bursts. 4. Check the valve. If the valve and valve core do not fit smoothly, with protruding or recessed areas or other defects, it will be inconvenient to inflate and measure air pressure.
