Laminate Flooring Formaldehyde Testing

Statement regarding changes in the cdc atsdr formaldehyde in laminate flooring report cdc atsdr found that exposure to formaldehyde in the cpsc tested laminate flooring sold at lumber liquidators could cause irritation and breathing problems.

Laminate flooring formaldehyde testing. Formaldehyde is normally present at low levels usually less than 0 03 parts per million ppm in both outdoor and indoor air. Not necessarily because the amount of formaldehyde in the laminate flooring if present can vary due to how the flooring is made. Laminate floor formaldehyde testing how to get your lumber liquidators flooring products tested for formaldehyde by emsl analytical inc. The phrase range of modeled levels means the scientists created a sample of exposure based on a house with laminate flooring.

Our clients throughout the united states may send samples of their laminate flooring by mail for environmental chamber off gassing testing for formaldehyde as follows. The total cost of analysis is 575 00 collect a sample of the suspect flooring samples must be at least 3 by 3. This is given the amount of formaldehyde that has been found to off gas from some laminate test results. If you are interested in having your floors tested for excessive levels of formaldehyde emsl has multiple testing options at different price points.

If you need testing conducted involving flooring textile or other materials to determine quality failure or performance characteristics professional testing laboratory has your answer. However you can take steps to reduce formaldehyde levels in your home. In march of 2015 in response to concerns about possible formaldehyde outgassing from chinese made laminate flooring sold in the united states by lumber liquidators the company said that it would offer free air tests for formaldehyde to consumers who have installed laminated flooring sold by that provider. Place sample into a sealed zip top bag.

The prefinished solid wood flooring we tested had consistently lower formaldehyde emissions near or lower than what we think it should be than the engineered wood and laminate. Professional testing labs inc. 714 glenwood place dalton georgia 30721 phone. We use astm d5197 and iso 16000 3 for the sampling and analysis of formaldehyde.