Formaldehyde capture agent is a kind of formaldehyde scavenger. It is a reagent that “captures” formaldehyde by reacting with formaldehyde. In theory, any reagent that can react with formaldehyde can be called a formaldehyde capture agent. There are two types of formaldehyde capture agents: industrial formaldehyde capture agents that eliminate free formaldehyde in glue or artificial boards, and household formaldehyde capture agents that eliminate formaldehyde diffused in the air. Both have a certain effect on removing formaldehyde, but it is important to use the correct method to avoid secondary pollution or inadequate formaldehyde removal.
1. What is a formaldehyde capture agent
Formaldehyde capture agents are also called formaldehyde eliminators and formaldehyde removers. As the name suggests, they are reagents used to “capture” formaldehyde. The principle is to eliminate part of the formaldehyde by reacting with formaldehyde. Most of the formaldehyde capture agents on the market that are used to remove formaldehyde caused by decoration pollution and new furniture are organic substances. They can simply remove, transfer, modify or release residual formaldehyde, and polymerize free formaldehyde into polymers with more stable molecular structures through complex chemical reactions, thereby removing formaldehyde from the air. The ingredients of formaldehyde scavengers are generally: melamine, phenol, ammonia, ethylene urea, hydrazine carbonate, etc.
2. What are the types of formaldehyde scavengers
There are three main types of formaldehyde scavengers: formaldehyde scavengers used to eliminate free formaldehyde in glue, formaldehyde scavengers used to eliminate free formaldehyde in artificial boards, and scavengers used to eliminate formaldehyde diffused in the air. The formaldehyde scavengers we use in daily life usually refer to the third type. The first and second formaldehyde scavengers are used to remove formaldehyde during the production process of the board, also known as industrial formaldehyde scavengers. This type of formaldehyde scavenger can effectively eliminate or inhibit formaldehyde without reducing the physical bonding strength of the artificial board, and there is no need to consider whether it will cause harm to the human body. The third type of formaldehyde scavenger is a household formaldehyde removal product, which basically reacts with free formaldehyde in the air by spraying to remove formaldehyde. This type of household formaldehyde scavenger must take into account the concentration of secondary pollution and avoid causing too much harm to the human body when used. The requirements are stricter than industrial formaldehyde scavengers.
3. Is the formaldehyde capture agent useful?
The formaldehyde capture agent uses the spray formaldehyde removal agent contained in it to react chemically with the free formaldehyde in the air to generate a new colorless, odorless, non-toxic substance, and can form a covering film on the surface, thereby effectively reducing the formaldehyde release of artificial boards and furniture, and can react with the formaldehyde in the air to neutralize the formaldehyde content in the air to meet the national standard, creating a relatively safe environment for users. Therefore, the formaldehyde capture agent is useful, but during use, if the method of use is improper or the reaction is insufficient, it is easy to cause inadequate formaldehyde removal and may also cause secondary pollution, so pay attention to the correct method of use. Shake the formaldehyde capture agent before use to mix the ingredients of the agent evenly. Do not spray it on the metal surface. If there is any residue after use, please wipe it with a dry cloth.
Precautions for using formaldehyde scavengers:
● Do not use for purposes other than those specified by the product.
● Do not use formaldehyde scavengers on people or pets.
● Do not use formaldehyde scavengers on food and beverages or items that come into direct contact with food and beverages.
● Do not use formaldehyde scavengers on items that young children may put in their mouths or lick.
