Long-term study of formaldehyde emission decay from particleboard
Zinn, TW; Cline, D; Lehmann, WF
HERO ID
1060813
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1990
Language
English
| HERO ID | 1060813 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1990 |
| Title | Long-term study of formaldehyde emission decay from particleboard |
| Authors | Zinn, TW; Cline, D; Lehmann, WF |
| Journal | Forest Products Journal |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Page Numbers | 15-18 |
| Abstract | Sixteen particleboard products manufactured in the USA in 1986 and 1987 were tested for formaldehyde emission repeatedly over a period of time (up to just over 500 days) by the FTM-2 large chamber method. Data were generated from 4 different large chamber locations and represented a large cross section of the US particleboard industry. Formaldehyde emission decay curves were plotted from test results and these were used to calculate the three-quarter life and half-life of emissions. Initial measurements of formaldehyde emissions varied from 0.41 p.p.m. to 0.10 p.p.m.; the overall average initial emission level was 0.21 p.p.m. The overall three-quarter and half-lives were 38 and 216 days, respectively. The rate at which emissions decreased was not constant but decreased with time. In general, emissions decreased linearly with respect to the natural logarithm of time. |
| Wosid | WOS:A1990DJ15600002 |
| Url | https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/19920662557 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |