Formaldehyde
£124.00
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
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.
