Hangzhou sampled five samples of all formaldehyde exceeded

Bamboo mats are the most important bedding for many families in the summer. People rarely suspect that it has any problems. However, in recent days, Zhejiang Forest Products Quality Inspection Station conducted random sampling inspections on five bamboo mat products sold in a small commodity market in Hangzhou. As a result, formaldehyde in all five samples exceeded the standard.

The public frankly stated: Does the bamboo mat contain "poison" and is easily overlooked? "We generally only pay attention to whether or not the food we drink contains poisonous substances. Bamboo mats are easily overlooked. It seems that we must pay attention later," said the citizen, Ms. Zhao. . Regarding this issue of common concern among the citizens, the reporter interviewed the relevant personnel of the Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. The person in charge said that the quality supervision department is only responsible for the quality inspection of the production process, while the urban area does not produce bamboo mats. The link of products to the market circulation is not within their jurisdiction. The relevant officials of the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Commerce said that bamboo mats and other bedding products are indeed blind spots in the inspection. In the future, they will increase inspection and supervision of such products in the market.

Chen Qiuhong, an assistant manager of a department store manager in the urban supply and marketing department, told reporters that supermarkets mainly sell cowskin mats, sub-grass mats, straw mats, common straw mats, bamboo mats and other products in the summer. Bamboo mats have always been the hottest selling mat products. It can sell more than ten sheets a day during peak season. “The mats in our supermarkets were all put on the counter after passing the inspection. There has never been any complaint that the discomfort caused by excessive formaldehyde in bamboo mats has come.” Chen Qiuhong said that it is recommended that everyone should consider the price when buying bamboo mats. Factors, should pay more attention to product quality.

In an interview, the reporter learned that because of the summer discounts and promotions, people nowadays choose to buy mats at supermarkets, shopping malls, and other large stores. “The mat at home was bought earlier in the mall, and the quality is guaranteed. We can also use it with confidence; and now the price of the mall is similar to that of individual retail outlets, and when it is discounted, it is even more cost-effective.” said Ms. Meng, the citizen, “also I have not heard of the case of skin allergies on the bamboo mat. I have heard that some building materials contain formaldehyde in the glue, but they have not linked the bamboo mat with formaldehyde, a toxic substance."

Experts advise: Newly-purchased mats should be washed and exposed. Experts at the Zhejiang Forest Products Quality Inspection Station analyze that, first, raw materials such as bamboo and wood itself may contain formaldehyde; secondly, formaldehyde is an important adhesive and fixative, and in contrast to other Reagents, as well as price advantages. In addition, some manufacturers use aldehyde soaked products to prevent mold during the process.

At present, it is not common for a series of symptoms to be caused by excess formaldehyde in bamboo mats in the urban ** skin clinic. Shaoxing Second ** Department of Dermatology Dr. Wang Jinfeng said that formaldehyde on the skin and mucous membranes have a stimulating effect, high concentrations of inhalation, there will be severe respiratory irritation and edema, eye irritation, headaches, etc.; In addition, the skin directly exposed to formaldehyde, may cause allergies Dermatitis, pigmentation, necrosis. Under normal circumstances, if the formaldehyde content in bamboo mat does not exceed the national standard, it will not cause obvious discomfort.

Wang Jinfeng reminded the public that because formaldehyde is easy to dilute in water, when skin allergies appear, the patient should first perform a full-body flush, stay away from allergens, and soak bamboo mats in water, rinse and dry in the sun; secondly, patients should perform For anti-allergic treatment, some anti-allergic drugs may be reasonably taken. In severe cases, you should go to ** for treatment and take medicine according to the condition.