Does straw mat contain formaldehyde

Many people should be familiar with the toxic gas formaldehyde, because this gas will appear when a new house is being renovated. This gas is extremely harmful to the human body, especially excessive inhalation of formaldehyde can be life-threatening. Therefore, many people stay away from formaldehyde, but they are not sure whether many things contain formaldehyde. So, does straw mat contain formaldehyde?

First, does the straw mat contain formaldehyde? The reason why the mat contains formaldehyde is because formaldehyde has antiseptic and bactericidal properties. When making mats, the raw materials need to be treated with anti-moth, anti-mildew, disinfection and sterilization. Therefore, preservatives, mildew inhibitors and other substances containing formaldehyde may be used in the production process. Judging from the sampling channels, the most prominent problems are the mats sampled in supermarkets, TV shopping and online shopping, with more than 80% of the sample batches having problems. The manufacturing company also had 6 batches of problematic samples, with a failure rate of 42.9%. The mall had 12 batches of problematic samples, with a failure rate of 54.5%. In terms of the material of mats, the non-compliance rate of linen mats reached 100%; the non-compliance rates of rattan mats, bamboo mats, and ice silk mats all exceeded 80%; the non-compliance rates of straw mats and leather mats were around 65%; and the regenerated cellulose mats, which had the lowest non-compliance rate, also reached 37.5%.

Second, adhesives may be used when making mats. If the amount of adhesive is excessive or does not meet the requirements, it can easily cause formaldehyde to exceed the standard. Some manufacturers soak bamboo in chemical liquids to prevent the bamboo mats from getting moldy and to achieve an anti-corrosion effect, which causes excessive adhesion of adhesives and thus causes formaldehyde to exceed the standard. Cool mat: It is woven with straw and bamboo. Bamboo strips and grass stems are dyed into colors and woven into patterned mats. People call it "flower mat". Used in summer. The bamboo fiber mat is made of 3-4 year old natural bamboo grown in a clean and pollution-free natural environment (deep mountainous area of ​​Hainan), and is processed by physical methods such as steaming.

Do straw mats contain formaldehyde? It is hard to say which brand does or does not contain it. When making mats, adhesives may be used. If the adhesive is excessive or does not meet the requirements, it is easy to cause formaldehyde to exceed the standard. Some manufacturers soak bamboo in chemical liquids to prevent bamboo mats from mold and achieve anti-corrosion effects during production, resulting in excessive adhesion of adhesives, which in turn causes formaldehyde to exceed the standard. In order to increase the glossiness of the mats, some manufacturers of bamboo mats and imitation rattan mats may brush a layer of paint or clear oil on the surface of the mats, resulting in formaldehyde in the mats. It is recommended that you smell the odor first when purchasing a mat. If the mat has a pungent smell, it may contain harmful substances. After purchase, you can soak the mat in warm water for about 40 minutes, then dry the mat and expose it to the sun, which can effectively remove harmful substances such as formaldehyde.