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※Sick Building Syndrome
Sick building syndrome is an allergic
reaction to indoor chemicals. The presence
of chemicals such as formaldehyde indoors
can cause symptoms such as coughing,
itchy skin, and fever.
Do you know the formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde substance is included in pressed-wood products, such as
particleboard, plywood, fiberboard, glues and adhesives components of wood.
There is an essential component to ensure water resistance and toughness. It is
used a lot in many products, such as building materials and wooden furniture.
However, formaldehyde is categorised as a carcinogen by IARC. Particularly
recognized as a substance that causes cancer and leukemia. It also increases the
risks to our health, such as sick building syndrome*1 and chemical sensitivity.
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
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Current situation of formaldehyde emission
WHO established the indoor air quality guideline
that the formaldehyde exposure limit is up to
0.1mg (100㎍)/㎥=（0.08ppm）for indoors.
*Under our market survey
WHO Guidelines for
Formaldehyde
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1: The lowest concentration
reported to cause sensory
irritation of the eyes in humans is
0.36mg
(360 μg) /㎥
for four hours.
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2: 30-minute intervals during a
day in a room with a concentration
of 0.1mg
(100 μg) /m3
100㎍/㎥
748㎍/㎥
370㎍/㎥290㎍/㎥
233㎍/㎥
120㎍/㎥
37㎍/㎥
Formaldehyde level at indoor
Reference: WHO guidelines for indoor air
quality: selected pollutants, Page xvii
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789289002134
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※2
However, there are lots of countries that can not reach this regulation level.
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History of human damage caused by formaldehyde
The potential health impact of low-level ambient formaldehyde gas has been
historically overlooked.
For example, there is related ambient formaldehyde gas in 5,325,585 deaths in
275 Chinese local governments nationwide between 2013 and 2018.
Reference: Ambient formaldehyde and mortality: A time series analysis in China
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abm4097
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Formaldehyde is widespread in India
Reference: Why does India's air look different from space? https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44550091
Data obtained from observation satellites shows that large amounts of
formaldehyde gas exist in the air in India and other Asian countries.
It can be considered that this is also affecting the indoor environment in
India.
Formaldehyde gas pollution status in East Asia as seen from a satellite (the dark color, the higher the degree of pollution)
The current indoor formaldehyde
concentration in India is expected
to be higher than that in China.
China
India
The current indoor formaldehyde
concentration in India is expected
to be higher than that in China.
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Hidden Formaldehyde in home
Reference: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health/Indoor Air Quality http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/safety/indoor-air-quality.htm
Photo Courtesy of EPA
The air inside of homes and
buildings is often more polluted
than outdoor air with levels of
certain chemicals being many
times higher than they are
outside. There's little doubt,
inhaling these pollutants isn't
good for your health and, in
some cases, it’s outright
dangerous.
Formaldehyde gas is emitted by building materials such as particleboard, fiberboard,
and plywood, as well as from combustible materials such as cigarettes and fireplaces.
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Formaldehyde measure is necessary
2023 Vietnam
The content of
formaldehyde in wood glue
does not exceed 1.4wt%.
2024 Malaysia
In2019, MTIB* issued the draft
legislation already.
Plywood, Particle board, Fiber
board :E1 ,E0 or Super E0
*MTIB: Malaysia Timber Industry Board
Governments in each country are beginning to regulate
the amount of formaldehyde used and emissions.
These regulations are predicted to become more
stringent in the future in the world.
2020 China
0.088mg/㎥Indoor
formaldehyde level
Starting August 6, 2026, by EU
On July 17, 2023, the EU issued the
regulation to regulate formaldehyde
and formaldehyde-releasing
substances in articles. The emission
level should be under 0.062mg/㎥.
2003 Japan
0.1mg/㎥Indoor
formaldehyde level
India
IPIRTI*1 is requesting BIS
standardization.
Many panel manufacturers use
CARB*2 standards to standardize
formaldehyde emissions from their
products to ensure user safety.
※1, Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute
※2, California Air Resources Board in the USA
USA emission regulation
2016.6: 0.062 -0.14mg
2019.3.: Import goods
2024.3: laminate goods
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Who will do what?
Measures to prevent formaldehyde emissions
must be taken by companies that manufacture
particleboard, plywood, fiberboard and process
wood products such as furniture and interior
design companies.
There are two ways to reduce
formaldehyde emissions.
1. Use of formaldehyde-free adhesives
Advantages: Emissions ratio is reduced to the minimum.
Disadvantage: Decreased durability.
Requires re-examination of certification.
2. Use of formaldehyde remover
Advantage: Easily reduces formaldehyde emissions.
Disadvantages: Increased production process.
It may not be sustainable.
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Companies that cannot reduce the amount of
formaldehyde emission will be weeded out.
Get a chance or lose an opportunity?
Trend of formaldehyde standard
in wood market.
US standard: Carb-P2
European standard : E1,E2
More stringent standard, such as
F☆☆☆☆, Super E0 or other new
Stricter regulations may be
issued.
Present Near future
But we have this problem solution.
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Measures to remove formaldehyde
The best choice is Moldefeat for these provision.
It Moldefeat is a formaldehyde removal coat that can be sprayed
on wood chips before press forming or used for post-processing
on surfaces such as plywood, laminated and furniture.
Product advantage
Long-lasting effect.
The amount of formaldehyde removed can be controlled.
Free of heavy metals and Safety for the human body.
It is registered with UNIDO which is one of the United Nations
institutions .
Advantage to use
It is possible to manufacture high-value-added products at low cost.
It is possible to make products that comply with the formaldehyde
regulations of each country.
Differentiate yourself from other companies and secure a sales
advantage.
Therefore, Your products can pass regulations in various countries!
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Newly circulation of products and consumers
1. Requirements for products with
reduced formaldehyde emissions
from domestic and international.
2. Manufacture and
sale of products that
meet customer
requirements
3. Improving customer
satisfaction and increasing
sales volume
4. Improving corporate
profits and securing funds
for creating new products
Achieving its sustainable
development goals
Implications
※Accelerate new product
development.
※Accumulating technical
capabilities to meet
customer demands.
Implications
※Fastest acquisition after BIS
standard establishment
※Expansion of exports to EU,
USA, and other countries
Implications
※New product planning
and development.
※Stable factory operation.
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Moldefeat User’s comment
•Our hotel customer plans to use furniture with reduced formaldehyde so that
guests can use the hotel with peace of mind.
•Furniture users are becoming increasingly aware of formaldehyde. Therefore,
commercially available furniture with formaldehyde absorption function can be
used to advertise that it is useful for indoor formaldehyde countermeasures.
Japanese furniture manufacturer comment
Korean building material manufacturer comment
•By using our products, our clients were able to reduce the indoor
formaldehyde density to below-standard values.
•Our company was commended by the President of South Korea
for contributing to the nation's social contribution through the
use of new environmental technology.
Chinese building material manufacturer comment
•The method of coating interior boards is not difficult, so we process and
ship them according to the design requested by our customers.
•Since we can calculate the amount of formaldehyde removed, we can
reduce costs by not using unnecessary amounts.
Korean presidential
commendation letter
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We provide free support for formaldehyde countermeasures, such as how to apply
Moldefeat to products, processing methods at factories, and testing of test samples.
How to use it?
【Usage example】
There are various processing methods such
as spray application and roller application.
Application work will be carried out using
existing equipment as much as possible.
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What is the competitive of Moldefeat?
Current common formaldehyde
measures
Use low formaldehyde glue.
Wood is stored for several
months to allow formaldehyde
to volatilize naturally.
Disadvantage
Low formaldehyde glue has low adhesive
as compared with normal glue.
Formaldehyde is still contained on glue or
wood, and there are some risks
formaldehyde comes out from wood
products again.
Not change, But change.
Competitive Strength of
Moldefeat
The formaldehyde removal function can be added without changing the appearance
by using existing equipment.
Low cost & High removal effect
No affect with adhesion.
High quality and safe products.
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Consult us and expand your business
It will be too late if the regulations become strict.
Start Now, shall stay a step ahead of your competition.
Now is the chance to make your product stand out in the market,
provide safe products to your client, and increase your sales.
Let's create a new market together!
