Harm of formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with a strong pungent smell. Long-term exposure to high concentrations of formaldehyde will increase the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and leukemia. The formaldehyde content of composite floor may exceed the standard, which is harmful to human health.
test method
If you suspect that the formaldehyde in your home floor exceeds the standard, you can take some simple methods to detect it. You can gently cut a part of the floor and smell it. If the smell is strong and pungent, then formaldehyde is likely to exceed the standard. Of course, in order to detect more accurately, you can use professional testing instruments or seek the help of professional institutions.
Governance measures
If the test results show that the formaldehyde in the floor exceeds the standard, corresponding control measures should be taken. Generally speaking, the formaldehyde content can be reduced by ventilation, changing floors and using formaldehyde scavengers. If the situation is serious, you need to seek the help of professional institutions.