Greetings Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Ok this may sound weird but I really like the smell of new appliances - tv's, dvd players, oral irrigators, mobile phones, tablets, computers - you name it. They all seem to have the same kind of scent. While there is plenty of search results in Google with people saying they like this smell, there is little / no info I could find about what exactly stinks the box up. Does anyone know where the scent comes from? The closest I got was that it's EVA foam but as far as I'm aware, this material is not present in most of the above mentioned appliances. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Sorry slightly off topic, next time your in a bike shop have a good sniff of some sks or tourtec full length mudguards. They wiff of some serious smells, not for sensitive noses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 phtalates, every rubber/plastic vapors that stuff out. have children while you can or avoid smelling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I know what you mean, and i agree. It could be some cleaning agent the factories use just before boxing. That's the only plausible thing i can think off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 it is not bad, but nothing beats a good solder smell. Nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear123 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago On 11/1/2014 at 12:16 AM, Greetings said: Ok this may sound weird but I really like the smell of new appliances - tv's, dvd players, oral irrigators, mobile phones, tablets, computers - you name it. They all seem to have the same kind of scent. While there is plenty of search results in Google with people saying they like this smell, there is little / no info I could find about what exactly stinks the box up. Does anyone know where the scent comes from? The closest I got was that it's EVA foam but as far as I'm aware, this material is not present in most of the above mentioned appliances. Any ideas? Understanding the materials and components that create these scents can also be helpful when considering maintenance or appliance repair in Tallahassee. You’re not alone, many people notice and enjoy the “new appliance” smell. It usually comes from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from plastics, adhesives, and coatings used in manufacturing. EVA foam can contribute in some cases, but other plastics and resins are often responsible. The scent fades over time as the materials off-gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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