Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2013
Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. Automobile exhaust is also a known source of inorganic acids such as nitric (HNO 3 ) and nitrous (HONO) acids.
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