PPM Technology articles

Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent odour. It`s widely used in many industries and causes severe health issues if used inappropriately.

Formaldehyde is highly toxic to humans, regardless of method of intake. Even very short-term exposure to formaldehyde irritates the eyes causing pain, redness, blurred vision and severe eye watering. It can irritate the nose and throat causing sneezing, soreness, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches and nausea. 

Both Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde are found in the hospital environment at higher concentrations than those to which the general population is exposed.

Their possible adverse health effects are therefore very important to those working in certain parts of hospitals and to patients whose health status may be compromised. Both compounds are irritants and can cause sensitisation.

Glutaraldehyde is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour mostly used to sterilize medical and de