The Formaldehyde Pollution Indoors

The pollution from formaldehyde has aroused much attention in recent years. People are seemingly familiar with this substance. But very few people know exactly what this chemical is. A recent report published by the World Health Organization in Beijing has indicated that the pollution caused by formaldehyde, which mainly exists indoors could lead to cancer. Therefore, experts advocated that consumers should strengthen the awareness of reducing formaldehyde pollution. 

Last year, IARC reported the danger of formaldehyde. The result in this reported is synthesized from experiments in more than ten countries. Experts from this organization also pointed out that this very chemical would not only lead to nasal cancer, but also probably cause leukemia.

Though it is deathful, formaldehyde is still widely used in the world. It is reported that this substance is mainly used in producing wooden products, dope and plastic. Professors from Beijing argued that its annual yield in China is as large as that in America, while the number of factories is three times more. However, the techniques in these small factories are so out-of-date that the processing procedures would bring great dangers to health. He also pointed out that the formaldehyde indoors mainly comes from man-made wooden materials, which are well received by the public to make furniture.

We are gradually aware that formaldehyde pollution is universal and dangerous. As a result, green materials are embraced by people. It is good that people begin to protect the environment and their health. But experts tell us that green materials are not free from pollutions. By green materials, we mean the dangerous chemicals in them are under control. For example, if the release of formaldehyde in wooden materials is lower than 0.15 milligrams per stere, it is green enough. However, many consumers misunderstand the standards. They think such materials are clean and safe enough. But in fact, the accumulated pollution from them is rather terrifying. Therefore, consumers should still be cautious.

But there is no need worrying about it. There are various ways for us to avoid such pollution. Experts advise consumers to take the area and the aeration condition into consideration during the indoor decoration. They also suggest that advanced and safe techniques should be adopted in decoration in order to prevent from the formaldehyde release. Moreover, our country has ten strict standards to qualify decoration materials at present. If the formaldehyde in your house exceeds these standards, do not be afraid. Relevant eliminators are invented to diminish the formaldehyde in the materials. Meanwhile, plants like aloe and orchid can absorb this harmful chemical. In addition, opening the window now and then can help reduce the pollution.