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Alternative method for determining formaldehyde in commercial samples

Alternative method for determining formaldehyde in commercial samples

Type of measure: Substitution

An alternative method for the analysis of formaldehyde in commercial products replaces concentrated sulfuric acid by magnesium sulfate.

The method was applied in a laboratory study for the analysis of commercial disinfectants and defrizzing hair products containing illicit formaldehyde. Both the original and the alternative spectrophotometric methods are based on the reaction of formaldehyde with chronotropic acid.

Published July 26, 2023
Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.
Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.
About this case
Company:
Instituto de Química
Country:
Brazil
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SUBSPORTplus Team
General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.