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3 ธันวาคม 2550

Formalin in Food

Test Kit for Formalin in Food
(Test Time 1 Test)

Self Food Quality Care
Consumption of formalin contaminated food is health hazard. Ministry of Public Health issued Act No. 151(B.E.2536) specified the use of formalin in food is prohibited. In fact, formalin has still been found in many kinds of foods. The rapid screening on formalin should be applied to control the use of this toxic substance.

Health Impact

Consuming formalin contaminated food causes abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, unconscious, or even death.

Target Sample
• Fresh vegetables/ fruits
• Fresh seafoods such as squid, fish etc.

Number of Tests / Kit

50 Tests

Sensitivity of Test Kit

Detection limit 0.5 mg/kg (ppm)

Test Kit Tool

• 1 Plastic bottle of formalin test solid 1
• 1 Plastic bottle of formalin test solid 2
• 1 Plastic bottle of formalin test solution 3
• 1 Plastic cup
• 3 Long plastic droppers
• 1 Sheet of test kit handbook

Procedure

• Add 50 ml of clean water into formalin test solid 1, close and shake to dissolve. This solution is called formalin test solution 1.
• Add 50 ml of clean water into formalin test solid 2, close and shake to dissolve. This solution is called formalin test solution 2.

1.1 In case of liquid sample or liquid and solid component mixtures: Pour some 5 ml of liquid sample into plastic cup.
1.2 In case of solid sample: Use clean water wash sample, then pour some 5 ml of liquid sample into plastic cup.

2. Add 1 ml (level 2) of formalin test solution 1 by the first long plastic dropper, shake together.

3. Add 1 ml (level 2) of formalin test solution 2 by the second long plastic dropper, shake together.

Evaluation

If the solution is pink or red, such sample contains formalin.

Precaution

• Formalin testing reagent 3 is acid. In case of contact, wash with water and soap.
• Place testing kit out of reach from children.

Keeping/ Age

Keep at room temperature for 2 years

Create Date : 03 ธันวาคม 2550

Last Update : 3 ธันวาคม 2550 10:16:48 น.

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