Formaldehyde (CH2O) Detectors

We supply fixed and portable formaldehyde gas detectors to provide both facility-wide monitoring and individual worker protection. Fixed detectors ensure continuous coverage in industrial and laboratory environments, while portable models allow staff to monitor exposure during specific tasks or in changing conditions.

Our formaldehyde detector range includes solutions from RAE Systems and Uniphos, trusted providers of precision monitoring equipment for demanding industrial and laboratory applications. Portable units may also be available for hire.

Safeguard workers and ensure compliance in manufacturing, laboratory, and preservation environments with our fixed and portable formaldehyde detection systems.

Detection is achieved using electrochemical sensors designed for high sensitivity at low parts-per-million levels, offering fast and accurate readings. Routine calibration maintains long-term reliability and ensures compliance with occupational exposure limits.

Formaldehyde (CH₂O) is a colourless, pungent gas widely used in resins, plastics, textiles, laboratories, and as a preservative. While valuable across industries, formaldehyde is a toxic and carcinogenic substance. Short-term exposure can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, while prolonged or repeated exposure has been linked to respiratory disorders and cancer. Because it is both hazardous at low concentrations and difficult to detect by smell alone, reliable gas monitoring is critical in workplaces where formaldehyde is produced or applied.

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RAE Systems MultiRAE Lite

From £70.00 p/week
RAE Systems MultiRAE Lite is a portable, wireless multi-gas detector for hazardous areas, combining broad sensor flexibility with connected safety.

Honeywell BW RigRat

From £150.00 p/week
Honeywell BW RigRat is a transportable multi-gas area monitor for hazardous industrial zones, combining wireless safety perimeters with long-runtime operation.

RAE Systems ToxiRAE Pro EC

From £30.00 p/week
RAE Systems ToxiRAE Pro EC is a wireless single-gas and oxygen detector for hazardous areas, combining lone-worker protection with fleet-wide