Formaldehyde

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Definition

What is it: Formaldehyde is a colourless, pungent-smelling gas that is a common industrial chemical. In the context of furniture, it is primarily used as a component in adhesives and resins, particularly for pressed-wood products.

What is it used for: It is used in the manufacturing of various building materials and household products. In furniture, it is found in particleboard, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), plywood, laminates, and some upholstery foams.

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  • Synonyms: 1
  • Related entities: 2
  • Sources: 1

Identity

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Canonical name
Formaldehyde
Language
en
Topic
Formaldehyde From Furniture

Attributes

Key Facts
Formaldehyde is a colourless, pungent-smelling gas that is a common industrial chemical used in manufacturing. [1]
Key Facts
Formaldehyde can escape into the air from furniture through a process known as off-gassing. [1]
Key Facts
Ventilation is the most effective way to dilute indoor pollutants like formaldehyde. [1]
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Formaldehyde is classified as a known human carcinogen by several international health organizations. [1]
Key Facts
Furniture made with materials certified as low-VOC or no-added urea-formaldehyde emits significantly lower levels of formaldehyde. [1]
Legal
Sureclean professional cleaning teams are NEA-certified and BizSafe Level 3 accredited. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • VOC

Disambiguation

  • Not to be confused with general volatile organic compounds, although it is a primary offender within that category.

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Provenance

Sources

  1. https://sureclean.com.sg/5-myths-about-formaldehyde-you-need-to-stop-believing (Formaldehyde)

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