{"id":90,"date":"2017-11-22T16:47:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T15:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblspecifik.com\/2010\/11\/22\/interdiction-du-formol-pourquoi-ce-produit-est-il-dangereux\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T11:25:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T09:25:16","slug":"ban-on-formaldehyde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/interdiction-du-formol\/","title":{"rendered":"Ban on formaldehyde: why is it dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Formaldehyde is an organic compound in the aldehyde family with the formula CH2O. This organic compound goes by different names: methanal, formaldehyde or formic aldehyde, or Formol in the form of an aqueous solution. It is in this form that it is most commonly used, as it is very easily soluble in water. Why is formaldehyde banned or why is it dangerous?<\/p>\n<h2>Ban on formaldehyde<\/h2>\n<p>At room temperature, formaldehyde is a flammable gas. In nature, formaldehyde is found in cigarette smoke, forest fires and exhaust pipes, but it is also produced in living organisms (including humans). The action of UV rays on the earth's atmosphere also produces formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Use of formaldehyde<\/h2>\n<p>Synthesised at the end of the 19th century, formaldehyde has been widely used in industry ever since, particularly as a disinfectant. Formaldehyde is also used as a cadaver fixative and preservative, and is often used in the production of chemical products. Formaldehyde has been used as a food preservative, as well as in the manufacture of household products and cosmetics. It is also used in the manufacture of medical and paramedical equipment and to embalm bodies awaiting burial. Methanal or formaldehyde, combined with other chemicals such as phenol or melamine, can be used to manufacture explosives, synthetic foams or paint.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Banning formaldehyde: The dangers of formaldehyde<\/h2>\n<p>Formaldehyde is an organic compound that has been classified as carcinogenic since 2004 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. According to studies, formaldehyde is very dangerous to health. For example, the Agence Fran\u00e7aise de S\u00e9curit\u00e9 Sanitaire de l'Environnement et du Travail (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Afsset<\/a>) estimates that exposure above a certain threshold (0.25 mg\/m3 over 8 hours) can cause serious physical problems, including the development of cancer. Formaldehyde carries a risk of eye irritation, high exposure can lead to more serious irritation of the respiratory tract and repeated exposure to peaks can lead to a risk of cancer.<\/p>\n<h2>3.ban on formaldehyde: a substitute for formaldehyde<\/h2>\n<p>Formaldehyde is often used as a disinfectant in the workplace. Formaldehyde is present during airborne disinfection operations (formaldehyde generator) or contact cleaning. Formaldehyde can be substituted:<br \/>\n- with preparations based on peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, such as our 100% organic product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/our-products\/apabio-desinfectant-bio-ecologique-covid19\/\">APABIO<\/a>.<br \/>\n- or with chemical mixtures: quaternary ammonium, glyceraldehyde, sulphamic acid, alcohol....<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/produit-ibl\/apabio-desinfectant-peroxyde-hydrogene\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9017 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/ibl-specifik-produit-apabio-desinfectant-peroxyde-hydrogene-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ibl specifik product apabio disinfectant hydrogen peroxide\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/ibl-specifik-produit-apabio-desinfectant-peroxyde-hydrogene-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/ibl-specifik-produit-apabio-desinfectant-peroxyde-hydrogene-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/ibl-specifik-produit-apabio-desinfectant-peroxyde-hydrogene-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/ibl-specifik-produit-apabio-desinfectant-peroxyde-hydrogene.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cleaning companies should therefore opt for equipment or machines that use disinfectants based on peracetic acid and\/or hydrogen peroxide.<\/p>\n<p>These products are totally biodegradable, harmless to humans and the environment and are low in concentration.<\/p>\n<p>Following the ban on formaldehyde, IBL Specifik offers and markets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/our-products\/apabio-desinfectant-bio-ecologique-covid19\/\">APABIO<\/a>a powerful broad-spectrum disinfectant based on peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, 100% ecological and 100% ORGANIC.<\/p>\n<h4>Product specification<\/h4>\n<p><strong>SAFE AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT COMBINES RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>IT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND SAFE TO USE, WITH HIGH DISINFECTION POWER.<\/strong><br \/>\nStable for 3 years: the secret of the range lies in stabilisation by a physical process, the result of many years of scientific research, which does not require the addition of any stabilising agents (e.g. heavy metals, silver ions, etc.).<br \/>\nPowerful 100% ECOLOGICAL disinfectant, based on hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, non-toxic to humans and the environment.<br \/>\nNon-polluting, biodegradable 99% solution containing no formaldehyde, chlorine, phenol or heavy metals. Compatible with the disinfection of materials in contact with foodstuffs.<br \/>\nA highly stable, ready-to-use product with a broad spectrum of activity in accordance with French and European standards:<br \/>\n<strong>Bactericide<\/strong> EN 1040, EN 13727, EN 14561, EN 13697, NFT72-281 (Contact time: 30 seconds)<br \/>\n<strong>Fungicide<\/strong> EN 1275, EN 13624, EN 14562, EN 13697, NFT72-281 (Contact time: 30 seconds)<br \/>\n<strong>Sporicide<\/strong> EN 14347, EN 13704, NFT 72-231, NFT72-281 (5 minutes : B. subtilis \/ 5min: B. subtilis, C. difficile<br \/>\n5min: B. subtilis, C. sporogenes<br \/>\n<strong>Virucide<\/strong> EN 14476: (5 min: PRV, BVDV, herpes) (10 min: poliovirus, adenovirus, rotavirus)<br \/>\n<strong>Mycobactericide<\/strong> EN 14348 (5 minutes M. avium \/ 10 minutes M. terrae)<br \/>\nData on PICHIA ANOMALA : (request)<br \/>\n\"Complies with the standard for airborne disinfection: NF T 72-281 (2010) with our AIRBIO devices<br \/>\n<strong>PRODUCT PROPERTIES<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>- COMPOSITION<\/strong><br \/>\nHydrogen peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1) &gt;7% \u2264 8 %<br \/>\nH2O2 BETWEEN 7 AND STRICTLY LESS THAN 8<br \/>\nPeracetic acid (CAS 79-21-0) &lt; 0.9 %<br \/>\nAPABIO 900 TO 2500 PPM<br \/>\n<strong>- PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><br \/>\nAppearance: liquid; Colour: colourless; Density: 1.02; Odour: none; pH: 3.5.<br \/>\n<strong>USE<\/strong><br \/>\nThis product is recommended for all types of disinfection and for automatic disinfection of surfaces by air. It can be used undiluted by spraying or with a disinfection machine such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/our-products\/airbio-desinfection-nebulisation\/\">AIRBIO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/our-products\/minibio-disinfection-fogging\/\">MINIBIO<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/our-products\/jetbio-disinfection-device\/\">JETBIO<\/a>. Follow the instructions for the machine you are using. Can also be used by spraying, brushing, soaking or injecting. Consult us for any other use.<br \/>\nAREAS OF APPLICATION:<br \/>\nWhere terminal decontamination and disinfection is recommended or necessary:<br \/>\nPharmaceutical, medical or research laboratories...<br \/>\nMedical environment: doctors' and paramedics' surgeries, hospitals, ambulances, etc.<br \/>\nArmed Forces \/ Police: disinfection of personnel and equipment in the event of biological attack...<br \/>\nDisinfection of mortuaries and autopsy rooms....<br \/>\nDisinfection after death<br \/>\nLocal authorities: cr\u00e8ches, schools, retirement homes, etc.<br \/>\nCaf\u00e9s, hotels, restaurants, sports halls, swimming pools...<br \/>\nFood industries, pharmaceutical laboratories\/ Research and analysis laboratories<br \/>\nDisinfection of technical premises, installations (tanks, containers, pipes, etc.), etc.<br \/>\nAll air conditioning and ventilation systems ...<br \/>\n<strong>PRECAUTIONS FOR USE:<\/strong><br \/>\n- Before use, read the label and product information - Consult the safety data sheet - Keep out of reach of children - In case of repeated or prolonged contact, wear suitable gloves - Avoid contact with skin - May cause sensitisation by repeated or prolonged contact with skin - Risk of serious eye damage - In case of contact with eyes, Rinse with plenty of water - If skin contact or clothing contamination is possible, wear protective clothing - If swallowed, seek medical advice urgently and provide the safety data sheet - Avoid release to the environment - Do not eat, drink or smoke during use - Do not induce vomiting.<br \/>\n<strong>STORAGE<\/strong><br \/>\nStable product for 3 years. We recommend that you use the product within 12 to 24 months of opening and that you recap the can after each use. Store only in its original container in a cool, well-ventilated place. Protect from frost and keep away from combustible materials.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\n<strong>PACKAGING<\/strong><br \/>\n1000 litre tank<br \/>\n5 L cans.<br \/>\n0.5 L spray<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ban on formaldehyde and other substances ?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will find attached the list of substances banned to date:<a href=\"\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000023631660\">www.legifrance.gouv.fr<\/a><br \/>\n2011 publication in the JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA R\u00c9PUBLIQUE FRAN\u00c7AISE :\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"\/\/www.helpdesk-biocides.fr\/files\/PDF\/reglementation_france\/avis\/2011_09_14_avis_producteurs_importateurs_distributeurs_et_autres_interdiction_marche_certains_produits.pdf\"> ban on the use of certain biocidal products<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bloc_annexe savoir_plus\">\n<div class=\"libelle\"><strong>Find out more :<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>The InVS expert report on the link between certain cancers and exposure to formaldehyde is available on the Institute's website: <a href=\"\/\/www.anses.fr\/fr\/content\/evaluation-des-risques-sanitaires-li%C3%A9s-%C3%A0-la-pr%C3%A9sence-de-formald%C3%A9hyde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.invs.sante.fr<\/a> (Publications tab, Scientific Reports chapter, Health and Work section).<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/wp.me\/p7CKge-1o8\"><strong>Find out more about Disinfection and Decontamination: the difference<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le Formol est un compos\u00e9 organique de la famille des ald\u00e9hydes de formule CH2O. Ce compos\u00e9 organique porte diff\u00e9rents noms : le m\u00e9thanal, formald\u00e9hyde ou ald\u00e9hyde formique ou en encore le Formol d\u00e9sign\u00e9 sous forme de solution aqueuse. C\u2019est sous cette forme qu\u2019il est le plus utilis\u00e9 car tr\u00e8s facilement soluble dans l\u2019eau. Pourquoi l&rsquo;interdiction [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-desinfection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iblspecifik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- This website is optimized by Airlift. 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