What is the normal range for formaldehyde test values?
Disease description:
Recently finished renovating my house, and I heard that formaldehyde can be quite harmful to health, so I became especially concerned about the formaldehyde levels indoors. I don't really know what level of formaldehyde concentration is considered safe. Right now, I just want to find out exactly what level should be maintained to be considered normal.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ren Yi
Formaldehyde is a common indoor air pollutant. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of formaldehyde may have adverse effects on human health, including irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, triggering asthma, and even posing a risk of cancer.
1. Standard range: Typically, the standard range for formaldehyde in indoor air is below 0.08 milligrams per cubic meter. This standard is established by relevant authorities to protect human health.
2. Testing conditions: Determining formaldehyde levels requires specific conditions. For example, according to recommended standards jointly issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and health authorities, the formaldehyde standard for indoor air is measured after the room has been closed for 12 hours.
To ensure a safe living environment, it is essential to conduct regular indoor air quality testing, especially in newly renovated rooms or those with extensive use of wood-based materials. If formaldehyde concentrations exceed the aforementioned standards, measures should be taken to reduce formaldehyde levels, such as increasing ventilation, using air purifiers, or employing plants for adsorption.
