Getting Your Indoor Air Tested For Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring compound that has a strong odor. This usually alerts you to the presence of
formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is found in many building products and common household products. Exposure to products that contain formaldehyde for extended periods of time can lead to illness. Since formaldehyde can be a risk to your health and your family’s health, testing is a good idea.
Mold Testing NJ-NY is a certified Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing Service. In the process of IAQ testing we regularly include testing for the presence of formaldehyde. We focus on detecting the levels of formaldehyde and other contaminants in your indoor air allowing you to choose to be pro-active and do something about them. When we find dangerous levels of impurities, including formaldehyde, we usually recommend remediation.
How Does One Become Exposed To Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde can be present anywhere. It breaks down fast and doesn’t accumulate in the system, but it is toxic. Long periods of exposure can cause serious illness.
Formaldehyde is found in treated wood products such as plywood or particleboard. It is also in paint, varnish and floor finishing products. Formaldehyde can be in cigarette smoke. Permanent press finish clothing and some cosmetics also contain formaldehyde. In some foreign countries formaldehyde is used as a food preservative. We do not use it for that purpose in the U.S.A.
What Are The Effects Of Formaldehyde Exposure to Humans?
Exposure to formaldehyde may, in rare cases, result in serious health problems such as cancer. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause eye and nasal irritation, headaches, burning in the throat, and it can result in symptoms of asthma. It is also thought to cause changes to the nervous system.
The irritation caused by exposure to formaldehyde is generally temporary and reversible. Some air purifiers have filters that will inhibit the concentration of formaldehyde. Good air circulation and ventilation is essential for limiting exposure to formaldehyde and to other indoor air impurities. Studying labels on products that come in direct contact with your skin or eyes will note the presence of formaldehyde.
Get The Air In Your Home Tested
Mold Testing NJ-NY is certified to perform Indoor Air Quality inspection and testing. We inspect, test and recommend remediation when necessary. We do not do the clean-up work, that is done by an entirely different service. Our services are offered to the homeowners of Mahwah NJ, all of Bergen County and nearby surrounding areas of NJ and NY. If you have concerns about the impurities in the air in your home, call Mold Testing NJ-NY at (201) 658-8881 to schedule an evaluation of your Indoor Air Quality.
