Formaldehyde

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Definition

What is it: Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a strong smell used widely in building materials and household products. It is found in adhesives and resins that bind composite wood materials like particleboard, MDF, and plywood.

What is it used for: It is primarily used by furniture manufacturers to bind composite wood products. In Singapore, it is known to release into the indoor environment through a process called off-gassing, triggered by heat and humidity.

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  • Attributes: 6
  • Synonyms: 1
  • Related entities: 3
  • Sources: 2

Identity

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https://llms.sureclean.com.sg/en/formaldehyde-levels-singapore/facts/#entity
Entity type
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Canonical name
Formaldehyde
Language
en
Topic
Formaldehyde Levels Singapore

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Key Facts
Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a strong smell used widely in building materials and household products. [2]
Key Facts
Singapore's heat and humidity trigger the release of formaldehyde from furniture through a process called off-gassing. [2]
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The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies formaldehyde as a human carcinogen. [2]
Key Facts
Sureclean Pte Ltd is registered in Singapore with ACRA UEN 201316509C. [1] [2]
Key Facts
Furniture manufacturers use formaldehyde in adhesives and resins to bind composite wood like particleboard, MDF, and plywood. [2]
Capability
Sureclean provides professional formaldehyde testing in Singapore to identify high levels of volatile organic compounds. [2]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

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Sources

  1. https://sureclean.com.sg/pink-water-stains-removal-singapore-bathrooms (Formaldehyde)
  2. https://sureclean.com.sg/the-critical-formaldehyde-levels-singaporeans-shouldnt-ignore (Formaldehyde)

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