Sensitivity to chemical products
After purchasing your new recreational vehicle, you may notice a strong chemical odour,
especially after it has been stored for an extended period. This is not a manufacturing
defect of your recreational vehicle. Some construction products such as particle board,
fibreboard and hardwood plywood are manufactured with an adhesive that contains urea
formaldehyde. These products off-gas small quantities formaldehyde into the air.
Other products containing formaldehyde or urea formaldehyde resins are carpet, curtains,
upholstery, fabrics, deodorants, cosmetics and permanent-press fabrics. Formaldehyde is
also a byproduct of combustion and thus is produced by cigarettes and gas appliances.
Formaldehyde concentration in indoor air depends on the quantity and off-gassing speed
of off-gassing products within the structure, compared with the volume of indoor air and
the fresh air ventilation rate. As for other indoor pollutants, ventilation should reduce
formaldehyde concentrations.
These emissions, in combination with the air, may cause you to suffer
irritation of the eyes and respiratory tracts. They can aggravate
respiratory or allergic conditions. Ensure that you always have good
ventilation in your RV.
WARNING
AIR QUALITY
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