Formaldehyde, Carbonyl Substances

Sampling

• Qualifiied sampling of bulk samples
• Qualified air measurements acc. to German BGIA 7520 (formaldehyde), NIOSH 2541 (formaldehyde) and BGIA 6045 (aldehyde)
• Qualified air measurements acc. to German VDI 3484, page 3 (formaldehyde in indoor rooms)
• Qualified air measurements with an pump acc. to German DIN ISO 16000, page 3
• Qualified air measurements acc. to German DIN ISO 16000
• Qualified air measurements acc. to German BGIA 7708 (Ketone)

Analysing/Determination

• Determination of formaldehyde in bulk samples acc. to German VDI 3484
• Determination of fomaldehyde in air filter probes acc. to German VDI 3484, page 3 (DNHP – methode) and GC 2541
• Determination of formaldehyde in furnitures acc. to German DIN EN 717-1 (check chamber methode)
• Determination of formaldehyde and other aldehydes in air filter probes acc. to German BGIA 6045
• Determination of ketones in air filter probes acc. to German BGIA 7708

Expertise

• Consulting
• Inspection on site, determination of pollutants
• Evaluation of measurement results acc. to German AGS and BGIA for working places and acc. to German AGÖF und VDB for indoor rooms
• Risk assessment acc. to criterias the German Gefahrstoffverordnung for working places and acc. to German AGÖF and VDB for indoor rooms
• Reports & Expertises

Hazardous Substances/Pollutants – Formaldehyde/Carbonyl Substances

Hazardous substances

Formaldehyde
Acetaldehyde
Propionaldehyde
Other aldehydes
Ketone

Applications

Wooden material, chipbord furnitures, wall plates, ceiling plates, cigaret smoke, glue for floors, antifreeze, conservation products, solvents

Risks

Formaldehyde as carcinogenic categorized general symptomes i.e. dizziness, headache, irritation of eyes, bronchitis, allergies, acute poisioning (Methanol)

Reason for determinations

Health problems in consequence of eye irritations, irritations of mucosae and respiratory tract, head ache