Toluene Exceeds Standard Level
Toluene exceeding the standard level was detected in indoor air of Hyundai Motor's SUV model Genesis GV80.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said that it examined the indoor air quality of seven models manufactured and sold in Korea in 2020, and recommended corrective measures for the Genesis GV80 as its indoor air had toluene more than 1.7 times the permissible level.
Toluene is a volatile hazardous substance released mainly from car interior finishing materials. It can bring about symptoms such as a headache or sore eyes.
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