formaldehyde exposure Articles
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Analysis of Formaldehyde simple and sensitive method for analyzing free formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is used for disinfections of industrially manufactured products. However, it is detrimental to health and its potential oncogenicity led to the current utilization of a formaldehyde donor for long-term preservation. Such donors are in hydrolytic equilibrium with formaldehyde producing free formaldehyde on exposure to moisture. This method is used to quantify the free formaldehyde ...
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Policy influence of formaldehyde exposure risk in air-conditioned office environment
Long-term measurement of indoor air quality (IAQ) over a general community could be a good approach to evaluate the influence of policy on pollutant exposure levels. However, this approach requires considerable measurement efforts and in many circumstances an updated data set will not be available. Formaldehyde is an indoor pollutant that presents a health hazard to building occupants in the long ...
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Formaldehyde exposure in the workplace – How do you know if it’s harming you?
There are both short term and long term exposure hazards from formaldehyde. The primary problem is inhalation of the chemical but it is also known to cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. EPA has now listed formaldehyde as a suspect human carcinogen. Animal studies have shown an increase in nasal cell cancer and some limited human studies have shown an increased incidence of nasal and ...
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What is the difference between a REL and a PEL?
There is often confusion between exposure limits put out by different agencies even within the same administration. For example, here the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) establishes Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs) whereas the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). Realizing the difference between the two is ...
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Embalmers risk dangerous exposure to Formaldehyde
Embalmers can be at risk of dangerous exposure to Formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent odour. It's widely used in many industries and causes severe health issues if used inappropriately. Health Effects Formaldehyde is highly toxic to humans, regardless of method of intake. Even very short-term exposure to formaldehyde irritates the eyes causing ...
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Ensuring your employees` workplace air quality is safe
Somewhere in the world, someone is exposed to hazardous gases without their knowledge every single day. This can happen in a factory or laboratory, when storing goods or unloading a freight container. GT5000 Terra is a tool for measuring dangerous or toxic gases. With the FTIR analyzer, you will immediately know what is in the air. The analysis can be completed directly in the workplace. ...
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Ensuring your employees workplace air quality is safe
Somewhere in the world, someone is exposed to hazardous gases without their knowledge every single day. This can happen in a factory or laboratory, when storing goods or unloading a freight container. GT5000 Terra is a tool for measuring dangerous or toxic gases. With the FTIR analyzer, you will immediately know what is in the air. The analysis can be completed directly in the workplace. ...
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Advanced sensor technology delivering safety and consistency
Safety and consistency delivered by advanced sensor technology Semiconductors have changed the way we live and continue to play a key role in our future. As the number of production facilities increase, so the potential for harmful emissions also rises. Sensor technology supports the semiconductor industry by enabling consistency and uniformity, while at the same time protecting those working ...
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Respiratory protective equipment for wildland fires
A.L: What are the occupational risks that wildland firefighters are exposed to? S.P: Wildland firefighters have the same risks as a welder, because they are exposed to heavy metals, the same risks as a coroner, because they work with organic materials, perhaps with dead animals; They face the same dangers as a lumberjack from exposure to formaldehyde, or as a melter when it comes to heat stress. ...
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