Why Are Formaldehyde Levels Rising In Singapore Homes? | Talking Point

New home, new beginnings that come with a new smell. More often than not, it’s the smell of formaldehyde – a chemical compound classified as carcinogenic under the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). At room temperature, it is a colourless and pungent gas and is widely used in building materials and household products due to its versality and effectiveness. Formaldehyde levels in Singapore are a growing concern. Cleaning companies are seeing an average of 30% to 80% increase in cases since 2022. What sparked the rise? Talking Point finds out. WATCH MORE Talking Point https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTai524iU74UlzpWvb1RRAvl 00:00 Something’s In The Air 00:58 Rising Formaldehyde Removal Cases 01:26 What Is Formaldehyde 04:37 Risks Of Formaldehyde Exposure 07:54 Sources Of Formaldehyde In Homes 10:12 Different Wood Types 11:36 What Goes Into The Boards 17:13 Why The Industry Keeps Using Plywood 18:36 Formaldehyde Regulations Around The World 19:25 Roadmap To Formaldehyde Regulations In Singapore 20:53 Breaking Formaldehyde Down About the show: Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you. ================================================ #CNAInsider #CNATalkingPoint #Singapore #Renovatedhomes #Formaldehyde #NewHome #AirPollutionSingapore For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider