why do they smell so bad? WTF?

[SkaarjMaster]

Just bought some new CD-Rs for general use and they smell really bad almost like opening up a paint can or something. I don't remember my old Taiyo Yuden CD-Rs smelling this bad. What gives? Is it really necessary? Any chance the smell will dissipate a lot if I leave them open in the house or will it just stink up the house? Thank you.

[Ian]

That's probably the polycarbonate. The smell will go away... eventually.

[SkaarjMaster]

Any ideas on dissipating the smell sooner without damaging the CD-Rs?

[Ian]

I dunno. Just let em air out a bit?

[redk9258]

What kind are they. I'll make sure to stay away.

[SkaarjMaster]

check the "..media for general use" thread for the details.