Healthy Indoor Air
Mold Testing NJ-NY is a certified Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing Service in Bergen County NJ and nearby
surrounding NJ and NY counties. When performing IAQ inspections and testing, we include testing for Formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a compound that occurs naturally and has a strong smell. Formaldehyde is found in plants. animals and humans. It is also found in many building and household products that are often used, and by containing formaldehyde can pose a threat to your health and that of your family. When we test for formaldehyde and other contaminants in the air you are breathing, we look for the levels of contamination. If the levels of these impurities is high, we generally recommend remediation. Indoor Air Quality – air that is free of formaldehyde and other contaminants.
How Does Formaldehyde Impact Our Health?
Exposure to formaldehyde may result in eye and nasal irritation, headaches, burning in the throat, and can cause symptoms of asthma. Formaldehyde is thought to affect changes in the nervous system, and being exposed can result in more serious health problems including cancer.
How Does This Exposure Occur?
Formaldehyde can be present in any location. It breaks down rapidly and doesn’t build up in the system, but it is toxic. Chronic and long-term exposure may cause serious illness.
Formaldehyde is emitted by treated wood products like plywood or particleboard. It is also found in paint, varnish and floor finishing products. Formaldehyde may be found in cigarette smoke, and it also occurs in permanent press finish clothing, and in some cosmetics. In some foreign countries it is used as a food preservative. Formaldehyde is thought of as an Indoor Air Pollutant.
The irritation caused by formaldehyde exposure is temporary and reversible. Some air purifiers have special filters that will inhibit formaldehyde concentration. Good air ventilation is important for limiting exposure to formaldehyde and other indoor air impurities. Labels on products that come in direct contact with your skin or eyes should be studied to determine if they have formaldehyde.
Testing For Formaldehyde
Mold Testing NJ-NY is certified to inspect and test Indoor Air Quality, but we do not remediate. If we find that the level of contaminants in your air is high we recommend clean-up. We deliver an unbiased report on the condition of the air in your NJ home. If you have concerns about the level of formaldehyde and other impurities in your home, call Mold Testing NJ-NY at (201) 658-8881 to schedule an evaluation of your Indoor Air Quality.
