Formaldehyde emission from summer bamboo sleeping mat was determined by several methods including: water extraction, 40 L desiccation method, and (9~11) L desiccation method, respectively. Research data showed that the formaldehyde emission content tested by (9~11) L desiccation method was more stable and consistent than water extraction method and 40 L desiccation method. It was suggested that summer sleeping mat standard LY/T 1843—2009 and GB/T 23114—2008 should be normalized, water extraction and (9-11) L desiccation method should be employed respectively, and only products that meet requirements from both methods can be recognized as qualifi ed.
water extraction method40 L desiccator method(9~11)L desiccator methodformaldehyde emission content