Determination of Formaldehyde

What is Formaldehyde? In Which Products Is Formaldehyde Used? Why is Formaldehyde Determination Performed?

Formaldehyde is the simplest member of the aldehydes and is used as formalin, usually in the form of a 37% aqueous solution. Formaldehyde is used in the production of products in many areas. The most common uses can be listed as follows:

• It is used in the textile industry to prevent shrinkage, quick drying and wrinkling of products.
• It is used for tanning and bonding of leathers in the leather industry.
• It is used as a bleach in paints.
• It is used as an antibacterial in cosmetic products.

"Formaldehyde Determination" is carried out in many products.

• Determination of Formaldehyde in Textile Products
• Determination of Formaldehyde in Leather Products
• Determination of Formaldehyde in Paints
• Determination of Formaldehyde in Cosmetic Products
• Determination of Formaldehyde in Water

Carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic and genotoxic effects occur with long-term exposure to formaldehyde. For this reason, the use of formaldehyde in many products is restricted or prohibited and is regularly analyzed. “Formaldehyde Determination” is one of the test parameters performed in the accredited and authorized Nanolab Consumer Product Analysis Laboratory.

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