Potential Uses
Formaldehyde can be used or present in many types of formulations such as fixatives, resins and binders.
| Substance | CASNO | Intent |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 50-00-0 |
Where formulations that contain formaldehyde are used, it is expected that appropriate exposure and emission controls are employed. In version 4 of the ZDHC MRSL, it is intended to introduce a maximum allowable limit of 250 mg/kg formaldehyde for the majority of formulations and appropriate test methods for leather and textile formulations will need to be determined. For formulations that are known to contain formaldehyde at higher levels but represent state-of-the-art technology, such as non-iron and easy to iron finish formulations or reactive organic / resin tanning agents, it is intended to introduce a limit of 1000 mg/kg in conformance with hazard labelling obligations. |