Formaldehyde (HCHO) Detection
Portable & fixed-point HCHO detectors for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental testing.
About Formaldehyde Detection
Formaldehyde, a colorless gas with a strong, pungent smell, is widely used in the production of resins, as a bonding agent in wood products, and in the textile industry to make fabrics crease-resistant.
It’s also a preservative in some paints and coatings. Despite its utility, formaldehyde is known for its toxicity and potential carcinogenicity, emphasizing the need for effective ventilation and gas detection systems in workplaces.
Ranges We Detect For Formaldehyde
Sensor Range
0 - 10.0 ppm
0 - 5.0 ppm
0 - 2000 ppb
Measurement Specifics
- Maximum Overload50 ppm
- Resolution< 0.01 ppm
- Typical Baseline Range-0.1 ppm to 0.1 ppm
- Maximum Overload50 ppm
- Resolution< 0.01 ppm
- Typical Baseline Range-0.1 ppm to 0.1 ppm
- Maximum Overload50 ppm
- Resolution< 0.01 ppm
- Typical Baseline Range-0.1 ppm to 0.1 ppm
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