Chromatographic analysis of the building materials toxicity

Chromatographic equipment is used in companies producing construction and finishing materials. It allows them to determine the level of safety (environmental friendliness) of the products.

With the help of gas chromatographs, the following are investigated:

• Building materials containing phenol-formaldehyde resins are tested for the presence of phenol, methanol, formaldehyde and benzene;
• Products containing carbamide resins are analyzed for the content of organic amines, methanol and formaldehyde;
• Polyurethane-containing materials are tested for the presence of butadiene, triethanolamine,
• Toluylenediamine, triethylamine, dimethylethanolamine, toluylenediisocyanate and organic solvents.

In addition, the equipment is often used to detect mycotoxins released in finishing materials when products are affected by fungi and mold.

Gas chromatographs manufactured by Meta-chrome are irreplaceable in the quality control of the building construction and decoration materials and make it possible to protect people from poisoning and prevent possible health problems caused by the contacts with the toxic substances.