Formaldehyde release from simulated wall panels insulated with urea-formaldehyde foam insulation

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00022470.1982.10465521· OSTI ID:7193183

Hawthorne, A R; Gammage, R B

An important potential source of formaldehyde in the home is urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI). This study measures the long-term release of formaldehyde through the interior wall of test panels foamed with commercial urea-formaldehyde insulation. The measurements, made approximately 16 mo after initial foaming, were conducted under both static and dynamic air conditions with air flow selected to simulate a typical air exchange found in houses. Estimated room concentration based on a simple model of uniform mixing within a room and measured emission rates are presented. Measurements of formaldehyde in the air from within the UFFI cavities are also reported.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 7193183
• Journal Information: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 32:11; ISSN JPCAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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500200* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR FLOW
AIR POLLUTION
ALDEHYDES
BUILDINGS
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
FLUID FLOW
FOAMS
FORMALDEHYDE
GAS FLOW
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
THERMAL INSULATION
UREA-FORMALDEHYDE FOAMS