Intertek laboratories test a wide range of products and materials for the detection and measurement of formaldehyde. Detection levels for formaldehyde can reach down to trace levels.

Formaldehyde is a preservative in many consumer products (including textiles and cosmetics). Formaldehyde is also used as a finish, for example, in the prevention of mildew. Formaldehyde is a skin irritant, prolonged contact can lead to contact dermatitis, causing irritation and discomfort. Controlling the level of formaldehyde in garments, coatings, consumer products and a wide range of materials is important to business. Intertek labs test for formaldehyde in a wide range of materials.

Among other formaldehyde testing methods, Intertek labs provide formaldehyde analysis to the following international standards:

• BS EN 14184-1
• BS EN 14184-2
• BS 6806: 1987 parts 1,2,3
• Cosmetics Directive 82/434/EEC

Contact Intertek for more information on formaldehyde (H2CO) testing and analysis.

• Formaldehyde Analysis