Formaldehyde Concentration Measurement (Ambient and Personal Exposure)

Formaldehyde is a frequently used chemical due to its structural properties. It is used in many areas such as industry, furniture, paint materials, insulation materials, plastic production, textiles, carpets and wall coverings.

It is a toxic chemical with a low molecular weight, which has a highly reactive feature due to its strong electrophilic property, can turn into a gas at room temperature, burns, dissolves very well in water, and has a sharp odor.

Formaldehyde has been classified as "carcinogenic to humans" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an affiliate of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Department of Health. Formaldehyde measurement, which poses a great risk for employees, is carried out by laboratories authorized by the General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety, according to the NIOSH 3500 method and at appropriate intervals according to the intensity of formaldehyde exposure.