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Formaldehyde

£91.00

Measures and reports the level of the toxic chemical formaldehyde in your home. Results e-mailed within 7-10 business days of receiving your samples at our lab.

Formaldehyde Sample Report

Instructions

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature and has a strong odor. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause adverse health effects.

Sources

  • resins used in the manufacture of composite wood products (i.e., hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium-density fiberboard)
  • building materials and insulation
  • household products such as glues, permanent press fabrics, paints and coatings, lacquers and finishes, and paper products

It is a byproduct of combustion and certain other natural processes, and so is also found in:

  • combustion byproduct such as tobacco smoke and fuel-burning appliances (gas stoves, kerosene space heaters and fireplaces)

More facts about formaldehyde, here.

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