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Does Your Home Have High Formaldehyde Levels?
Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Its primary use is in the production of resins and as a chemical intermediate. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes. This means it may be present in substantial concentrations both indoors and outdoors. As far back as 1987 the Environmental ...
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Which Homes and Buildings in Puerto Rico Likely Have Elevated Formaldehyde Levels?
While there are small amounts of formaldehyde in nearly all homes according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), there are some that likely have elevated levels of the chemical in the air people breathe indoors. Formaldehyde is widely used by industry to manufacture building materials, household products and some consumer goods. Its primary use is in the production ...
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New Study Finds Formaldehyde Levels in California Daycare Centers Exceed Standards
Last month, it was reported that researchers from UC Berkeley found that 9 out of 10 California daycare centers exceeded state safety guidelines for formaldehyde. As part of the study, samples were taken from 40 daycare centers in Alameda and Monterey counties from 2010 and 2011. The California Air Resources Board funded the tests. This research is of special concern since it was conducted ...
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Chinese Laminate Flooring Creates Formaldehyde Exposure Concerns across Texas
On March 1st, “60 Minutes” broadcast a report about Chinese-made laminate flooring that has been found to emit high levels of formaldehyde. The show interviewed experts who had tested over 150 boxes of the laminate flooring bought at multiple locations across California from one of the largest flooring stores in the United States. They found the products emitted an average of 6 to 7 ...
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Indoor Air Quality - A Breath of Fresh Air in Asia.
PPM Technology (UK) have recently completed a major deal to supply formaldehyde detection instruments to health authorities in China. PPM have supplied 120 of their hand-held instruments for detection of formaldehyde in the air – the Formaldemeter htv. The instruments will be supplied to the Government Procurement Office of Shan Xi Province. As well as this tender, PPM have also received ...
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Occupational Hygiene 2012 - Enviro Technology set to showcase indoor air quality monitoring systems
Enviro Technology, one of the UK’s leading air quality monitoring specialists will be showcasing their ground breaking systems at Occupational Hygiene 2012, the UK’s leading international scientific conference and exhibition for those involved in occupational and environmental hygiene on 24-26 April at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. With growing worldwide concern about ...
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PPM Technology far east trade visit.
PPM’s Managing Director – John B Jones recently paid a visit to a number of our distributors in the Far East. He visited our best selling distributors Science International in Hong Kong where constructive discussions were held regarding future plans including Science’s strategy for the Chinese market. Science have been successful in winning a number of large tenders for ...
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California’s Child Care Facilities & Indoor Air Quality
Approximately 1 million children, five years of age or younger, attend child care or preschool in California. There are some 49,000 licensed child care centers in the state with about 80% of those located in homes. Last year, the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Resources Board (ARB) published information from a study regarding air pollution and contaminants in child care ...
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Trial setup of Wireless Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitor in a Hong Kong office building.
We recently performed a trial setup of the IAQ monitor system in Hong Kong in order to test out the units against a typical hot and humid Hong Kong summer. In our test, all IAQ data was taken at regular 1 minute intervals using 4 IAQ monitor units for four consecutive days. These units were placed in various locations around the building for a wider analysis of data. The information gathered was ...
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Formaldemeter 400ST supplied to test indoor air quality at World Student Games 2011
A number of PPM Technology's Formaldemeter 400ST instruments have been supplied to the 2011 World Student Games (Universiade 2011), held in Shenzen, Guandong Province, China. The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes. Suzhou Stanford, one of PPM's distributors in the People's Republic of China won the contract for the environmental quality test ...
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Formaldehyde Exposure May Result in $14.8 Million Settlement
Last week, it was announced that 21 mobile home manufacturers have agreed to pay $14,800,000 to thousands of people who stayed in trailers provided by FEMA following hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Lawyers for the people who stayed in the trailers have filed a preliminary settlement in federal court asking the judge to approve it. Both sides filed a memorandum with the courts stating, ...
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Formaldehyde Hazards in Homes Identified with Convenient Test Kit
Just last month, KXLY in Washington published and article about indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in homes and why people should get their homes tested. According to the article, “Poor indoor air quality can seriously impact health. Many chemicals, including formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are often found in homes and offices, can contaminate indoor air, leading ...
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Formaldehyde in Homes Can Make People Sick
Last month, KXLY in Washington published a report about why people should have their homes tested for indoor air quality issues. The article, “Have home inspected to make sure air doesn’t cause headaches” explains the fact that the air in many indoor spaces is more polluted than the outdoor air. According to the article, “Poor indoor air quality can seriously impact ...
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Indoor Environmental Quality Issues in Portable Classrooms Used in Puerto Rico and Across the Caribbean
As has become a common sight on the U.S. mainland, schools in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean often turn to portable classrooms to provide additional learning space. This is often due to overcrowding or when permanent school buildings have been damaged or are undergoing renovations. In any educational facility, a healthy indoor environment is crucial for students and faculty. However, with ...
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IAQ Test Kit Identifies Formaldehyde Hazards
Earlier this year, the company behind a popular hair straightening product came to a settlement agreement with the Attorney General of California. The Brazilian Blowout hair product had made headlines across the nation due to concerns over potential exposure to formaldehyde for both hairstylists and the general public. The agreement now requires the product manufacturer to warn hairstylists ...
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Hair Salons may expose Workers and Customers to Dangerous Levels of Formaldehyde
Last year the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) cautioned salons using hair-smoothing products about health risks from formaldehyde exposure. Two public health alerts have also been issued by the Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) about possible negative health impacts from hair ...
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Parents of Newborns in Puerto Rico Turn to Zimmetry Environmental to Ensure Healthy Indoor Air Quality
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 43,000 babies are born in Puerto Rico each year. For the parents of these newborns, one of the primary tasks they need to accomplish before the birth of their child is getting the nursery ready for the new edition to the family. As moms and dads shop for baby clothes, furniture and accessories, and begin decorating ...
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EPA’s Draft Formaldehyde Assessment Report Highlights Exposure Concerns
Core, one of the most recognized providers of commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) services, provides formaldehyde testing to protect workers and building occupants from its dangerous health effects. In early June of this year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Toxicological Review of Formaldehyde-Inhalation Assessment. The report is available for public comment and peer ...
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Accurate detection and monitoring of Formaldehyde.
PPM Technology has developed wireless connectivity for our leading Formaldehyde detector and monitor the Formaldemeter htv-m. The Formaldemeter htv-m is able to accurately detect and monitor formaldehyde, temperature and humidity in real-time. It can be used as a manual hand-held instrument or as a continuous monitoring device capable of up to one month of data-logging. Formaldehyde is a ...
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French study links poor air quality in classrooms to respiratory problems in children
Poor indoor air quality in schools is responsible for respiratory health problems in children, according to a study carried out in France. After studying air samples and children from 108 primary schools, the researchers concluded that “children were differently exposed to poor air quality in classrooms” and that almost 30% were “highly exposed according to available ...
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