NTA Inc
Product Testing

Formaldehyde Testing Services (HCHO)

Professional Testing,
Exceptional Personal Service...

NTA, Inc. is an independent quality assurance and materials testing agency capable of providing a wide range of structural product testing services. NTA, Inc. has the equipment and expertise to measure the structural performance of building materials and components using industry-standard engineering methods of evaluation. If no standard test method exists for your product or application, NTA, Inc. can develop a custom testing service method to suit your needs. In addition to testing, our network of inspectors, located across the United States, allows us to assess in-plant quality control procedures; ensuring consistent quality of your product for Building code compliance.

Professional Services

Every test procedure is overseen by a registered Professional Engineer. Our engineers not only ensure the integrity of your test, but they also help solve any deficiencies identified by the test. Additionally, our professionals will work with you to develop a testing regimen tailored to your product.; Our staff's extensive experience, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, enable us to obtain reliable and precise data for HUD compliance.

Formaldehyde Test Methods

ASTM E1333 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber
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ASTM D5582 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Levels from Wood Products Using a Desiccator
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ASTM D6007 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentration in Air from Wood Products Using a Small Scale Chamber
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Formaldehyde in Homes

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a colorless chemical compound with the formula H2CO. It is classified as VOC and is an important industrial chemical used to make such things as building materials and household products. 

Formaldehyde is found in glues, wood products, paper product coatings, and certain insulation materials.  Products such as particleboard, cabinets and furniture, plywood wall panels, and urea-formaldehyde insulation can off-gas formaldehyde gas.  Off gassing of formaldehyde in new buildings can come from building materials and textiles. 

Indoor Air Pollution - Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde - Our Homes and Health

Formaldehyde Gases in Building Materials

Indoor Air Quality

  • Airborne Dust
  • Bioaerosols
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Formaldehyde

Exceptional Personal

When testing with NTA, Inc. you will work directly with Dale Arter, NTA's Director of Testing. From the construction of the specimens to compilation of the data, Dale oversees every aspect of testing. This direct line of communication ensures your testing objectives are met and any questions or last minute changes can be addressed accurately and quickly.

Overall Satisfaction

Often, when testing is required, time is of the essence. At NTA, we strive to serve your testing needs in a timely and professional manner. Quotes are often issued in several days--not several weeks. And, tests are often completed in several weeks--not several months. Reports are typically issued within two days of test completion. As always, quotes are free. Contact Dale Arter for a free quote on your next project.

Our professionals take pride in their work, and it shows in our reports. Our clients prefer NTA's test reports because they provide precise documentation of results and methodologies in an easy-to-understand format. NTA's reports are fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and graphs to clearly convey all details while allowing for rapid assessment of overall results. Each report is thoroughly reviewed for technical accuracy and overall quality before it leaves our lab. When writing your report, NTA will gladly incorporate any additional details or analysis you may require.

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Customized Formaldehyde Testing Available Upon Request

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Contact NTA's Product Test Facility:

257 East Randolph St.
Nappanee, IN 46550
Driving Directions

Phone: 574.773.5460
Fax: 574.773.2260
Email: testlab@ntainc.com

Eric Tompos, Executive Vice President
Phone: 574.773.7975
Email: etompos@ntainc.com

Dale Arter, Director of Testing
Phone: 574.773.5460
Email: testlab@ntainc.com

305 North Oakland Avenue • PO Box 490 • Nappanee, IN 46550
Phone: 574.773-7975 • Fax: 574.773-2732   

NTA Inc. Provides Formaldehyde testing services including Structural, Composite Deck Board (AC174),
Adhesive, SIP, and other Fixtures / Appliances product testing.

NTA, Inc. provides Third Party Plan Review (DAPIA) and Inspection (IPIA), engineering, plan review, consulting, drafting, testing and listing to the Manufactured Housing (HUD) and Modular Industries. NTA Inc. covers USA and Canada. For Modular building code compliance, Modular Inspection, Modular Plan Review and HUD Engineering.

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