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The explanation I have always heard is that car seats utilize EPP and EPS both of which breakdown to some degree when exposed to UV light.
by tssva 7y ago
The explanation I have always heard is that car seats utilize EPP and EPS both of which breakdown to some degree when exposed to UV light.
- IndrekR 7y agoEPP (extruded polypropylene) and EPS (extruded polystyrene) are not exposed to the sunlight in car seat's construction. Also, if those break down it will be surface-first decomposition and very visible/noticeable.
- tssva 7y agoIn the car seats I had the EPP and EPS were in positions that they could be exposed to sunlight.
- exhilaration 7y agoI've always heard that car windows filter out UV light.
- tssva 7y agoWindshields usually filter UV light, but the other car windows usually don't. In addition a large number of infant car seats consist of a base unit which always remains fastened in the car and a removeable unit which holds the infant. The removeable unit often can also fit into a stroller unit. When used in the stroller the EPP and EPS have a even greater chance of being exposed to UV light.