formaldehyde gas News
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Popular Hair Products May Emit Formaldehyde
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned the public against using the Brazilian Blowout, a hair-smoothing solution that releases formaldehyde into the air. Popularized by Hollywood celebrities, the product is sold in salons nationwide. The FDA contends that the brand is misleading customers, because its label claims that it does not contain formaldehyde. ...
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Formaldehyde Exposure Risks on Public’s Mind after “60 Minutes” Report
On March 1st, “60 Minutes” broadcast a report about high levels of formaldehyde found in some Chinese-made laminate flooring sold by one of the nation’s largest flooring retailers. According to the broadcast, more than 100 million square feet of the product is installed in the United States each year. While much of the flooring goes into residential properties, this same ...
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FEMA`s Toxic Trailers Exposed
WASHINGTON, DC, July 25, 2007 (ENS) - The Sierra Club is declaring a partial victory in its fight with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, over toxic formaldehyde found in some of the 120,000 mobile homes and travel trailers provided to hurricane survivors left homeless in 2005 by Katrina and Rita. In response to a public outcry by the Sierra Club and others, FEMA has decided to ...
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Tower companies announces opening of ecopads the blairs
The Tower Companies has introduced the first Ecopads at The Blairs, their 27-acre "Green" live-work-play residential complex in Silver Spring, MD. Sustainable and guilt-free living can now be had in unusually large studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments just steps from the Metro and a plethora of upscale dining and entertainment options. Models are available for viewing, with a selected ...
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Formaldehyde Video Becomes an Environmental & Indoor Air Quality Hit
Last week a video produced by the IAQ Video Network to educate families about formaldehyde and the dangers it can pose to families in their homes witnessed a huge boost in viewers. The video, which was released 10 months ago, was viewed by close to 5,000 people last week alone. Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. ...
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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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Laminate Wood Flooring Sold Across the USA Could Exceed California Regulated Formaldehyde Emissions
Americans, who watched an episode of “60 Minutes” earlier this month, are now wondering if they and their families are being exposed to unsafe levels of formaldehyde. This transpired after the investigative report examined Chinese-made laminate flooring products sold by one of the nation’s largest flooring suppliers. It found the products emitted an average level of ...
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Illinois Fire May have Exposed Residents to Hazardous Chemicals
Last month, 35 fire departments responded to a major industrial fire at a plastics plant in Zion, Illinois. Due to heavy smoke and toxic fumes, evacuations were ordered for a 1 mile radius south of the fire that lasted approximately 2 hours. One of the reasons for the large evacuation area was due to concerns over formaldehyde being released from chemicals burning at the plastics plant. ...
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Testing finds Formaldehyde levels above national standards in most homes.
Testing by Shanghai Environmental Protection Industry Association found that four out of every five home tested in the city exceeded the national safety standards for airborne formaldehyde. "It's hard to eliminate formaldehyde from the home since it's in paints, glues and household furniture," said Li Wei, secretary general of the association. "Even qualified items will still contain the toxin, ...
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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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Hair smoothing products can release high levels of formaldehyde.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a hazard alert on April 11, 2011 warning hair salon owners and workers about potential exposure to formaldehyde from using some hair smoothing and straightening products, including the Brazilian Blowout brand. (Formaldehyde helps bind keratin to hair, straightening it.) Responding to complaints from ...
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Gasera launches disruptive gas analyzer to protect humans from serious health effects
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. Formaldehyde levels above 0.1 ppm can cause acute health problems, e.g. sore throat, skin irritation, nausea, scratchy eyes and cough. It is also classified as highly carcinogenic compound. Exposure to moderate amounts of formaldehyde has been linked to cancer, such as leukemia. However, the full effect of exposure to small amounts and all of ...
By Gasera Ltd
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Homeowners Warned of Formaldehyde Exposure Following Chemical Spill
Last month, residents of North Bay in Ontario were warned of potential formaldehyde dangers in their home. This resulted following a tanker truck crash that spilled its cargo of formaldehyde into the lake that provides drinking water for many area residents. The truck driver died during the accident and investigators are working to determine if his death was caused by the accident or due to ...
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Australia upgrades formaldehyde from class 3 to class 2 carcinogen
Safe Work Australia, a government statutory agency, has changed formaldehyde's carcinogen classification from category 3 (limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect) to category 2 (may cause cancer by inhalation), basing its decision on a 2006 assessment by the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (Nicnas). Manufacturers and importers need to consider this amendment ...
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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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Mobile Home Manufactures Settle with Hurricane Katrina Victims Regarding Formaldehyde Presence
More than 20 manufacturers of mobile homes have reached a legal settlement in which they will pay $14.8 million to thousands of individuals who say they were harmed by exposure to formaldehyde after moving into trailers following Hurricane Katrina and Rita in 2005. Tens of thousands of people are expecting to receive payments as a result of the settlement, which was originally filed in 2006, ...
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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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Embalmers can be exposed to dangerous levels of Formaldehyde
Embalmers are at risk of experiencing health effects from the chemical formaldehyde. It is present as a dissolved gas, in concentrations from 37% to 54%, in the water-based solution called formalin. Formalin is used during the embalming processes as a disinfectant and preservative. It is also commonly used as an injection fluid in arterial and cavity embalming, and in surface embalming as a ...
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JOHNSON MATTHEY OFFERS COMPLETE LINE OF EMISSIONS CONTROL PRODUCTS TO COMPLY WITH FINAL EPA NESHAPS RULE FOR STATIONARY GAS ENGINES
Recently introduced, fourth generation EcoNOxTM catalytic converters and converter/silencers reduce NOx, CO, HC, and HAP’s emissions Johnson Matthey, the global leader in emissions control technology, offers a complete line of catalytic converters to help engine owners and operators to comply with the EPA’s final NESHAPS (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) rule ...
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Formaldehyde and VOC Concerns in Baby Nurseries
Last week, California’s KVTU reported on concerns over off-gassing from products and furnishings in newborns’ nurseries. The article brought to light the use of volatile organic compounds, including formaldehyde, that are commonly found in furnishing and baby products used in nurseries. According to the article, “When some parents bring their babies home for the first time, ...
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