Do newly purchased office furniture have formaldehyde issues? And how should we choose?

1. Will the formaldehyde in newly purchased office furniture exceed the standard?

The formal emission levels are classified into E1 and E2 grades, with E1 being the highest grade that limits the formaldehyde emission to no more than 90pp. If you want to test whether the formaldehyde in your new office space or new furniture exceeds the standard, a convenient way is to purchase a formaldehyde detector Without testing, you might not notice anything, but once tested, it might surprise you. Additionally, you can hire a professional formaldehyde removal team for on-site.

2. How harmful is formaldehyde?

Everyone fears formaldehyde, but how severe is its harm?

（1） It damages the skin and respiratory system. Formal has a stimulating effect on the skin and mucous membranes. Inhaling high concentrations of formaldehyde can strongly stimulate the respiratory system and eyes, leading to nausea fatigue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, chest tightness, palpitations, and poor sleep. In severe cases, it can cause bronchial asthma memory loss, and neurological disorders. It is particularly harmful to pregnant women and fetuses, potentially causing fetal malformations, miscarriages, or even death.

（2）. It can cause skin allergies. Direct contact with formaldehyde can cause allergic dermatitis, pigmentation, and skin necrosis.

（3）. Which office furniture has most formaldehyde? Which has higher formaldehyde content, solid wood or panel office furniture?

First, you need to understand the source of formaldehyde, which mainly from various adhesives. In simple terms, wherever there is adhesive, there is formaldehyde. During the use of adhesives, formaldehyde will continuously from office furniture, floors, and artificial boards into the air, causing harm to people.

Therefore, to determine which office furniture has high formaldehyde content, you need to know which type uses the least adhesive, and its formaldehyde content will be relatively lower. Typically, the amount of adhesive used varies by material: Density (fiberboard) > Particleboard > Laminated wood (plywood) > Veneer > Solid wood. In other words, solid wood furniture uses adhesive and has lower formaldehyde content. Therefore, when choosing office furniture, you should prioritize solid wood materials.

4. How to remove formaldehyde from office furnitureAs we all know, the most effective way to remove formaldehyde is to open windows for ventilation! Make sure to open windows daily to allow air circulation, or a new air system and use an air purifier to replace the indoor air.

5. How to choose green, safe, and environmentally friendly office furniture?

（1） Check the test report. Let professionals handle professional matters. The country has a special office furniture environmental protection and quality certification department. When purchasing office furniture, make sure check its "test report," which will detail the material and formaldehyde content of the office furniture. This is a strong proof of the environmental protection level of the furniture.

（2）. Prefer well-known brands. When facing a selection dilemma, you can prioritize well-known office furniture brands. Because well-known brands have strict control standards terms of material selection, use of materials, manufacturing process, and after-sales service, the quality of the office furniture they produce is more guaranteed compared to unknown brands.

Overall, formaldehyde is widely present and highly harmful. For your health, it is recommended to prioritize well-known brands with complete test reports for solid wood office, which can ensure green and environmental protection.