US3945798A
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Formaldehyde test element and method of use
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1974-05-20
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A test element is provided which can detect and measure extremely low concentrations of formaldehyde in the environment. The test strip comprises a support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising an inert formaldehyde-permeable binder which stabilizes sulphite ions against aerial oxidation having dispersed therein pararosaniline or an acid derivative thereof and sulphite ions. The test element requires no processing and can be fixed to obtain a permanent record.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/0004; G01N33/0009; G01N33/0027; G01N31/00; G01N31/22; G01N31/223; G01N31/224; G01N33/0036; G01N33/0047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/20; Y10T436/200833; Y10T436/202499
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
An element for determining the amount of formaldehyde present in a gaseous environment comprising a support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising gelatin, pararosaniline or an acid derivative thereof, a sulphite ion and a hygroscopic agent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
An element for determining the amount of formaldehyde present in a gaseous environment comprising a support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising gelatin, pararosaniline or an acid derivative thereof, a sulphite ion and a hygroscopic agent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The element of claim 1 wherein the hygroscopic agent is calcium chloride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The element of claim 1 wherein the support is a formaldehyde-impermeable transparent polymeric film selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(vinyl) chloride), and the formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprises gelatin, pararosaniline hydrochloride, an alkali metal sulphite, and calcium chloride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
An element for determining the amount of formaldehyde present in a gaseous environment comprising (1) a formaldehyde-impermeable support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising gelatin, pararosaniline hydrochloride, an alkali metal sulphite, and a hygroscopic agent; and (2) a strippable, formaldehyde-impermeable layer contiguous with the gelatin layer which can be removed from the gelatin layer prior to exposure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
An element for determining the amount of formaldehyde present in a gaseous environment comprising (1) a formaldehyde-impermeable support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising gelatin, pararosaniline hydrochloride, an alkali metal sulphite, and a hygroscopic agent; and (2) a strippable, formaldehyde-impermeable layer contiguous with the gelatin layer which can be removed from the gelatin layer prior to exposure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The element of claim 4 wherein the formaldehyde-impermeable support and strippable layer are a polymeric film selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(vinyl chloride).
Claim 8
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for determining the quantity of formaldehyde present in a gaseous environment comprising: exposing a test strip to a formaldehyde-containing gaseous environment, said test strip comprising a support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising gelatin, pararosaniline or an acid derivative thereof, and sulphite ion, the exposed test strip producing a dye in the formaldehyde-sensitive layer in proportion to the concentration of formaldehyde in the environment and the exposure time; and determining the quantity of formaldehyde present from the density of the dye produced.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
84 words
A method for determining the quantity of formaldehyde present in a gaseous environment comprising: exposing a test strip to a formaldehyde-containing gaseous environment, said test strip comprising a support having thereon a formaldehyde-sensitive layer comprising gelatin, pararosaniline or an acid derivative thereof, and sulphite ion, the exposed test strip producing a dye in the formaldehyde-sensitive layer in proportion to the concentration of formaldehyde in the environment and the exposure time; and determining the quantity of formaldehyde present from the density of the dye produced.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 6 including the additional step of fixing the exposed test strip to obtain a permanent record.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the fixing step comprises chemically oxidizing the excess sulphite ions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the fixing step comprises placing a formaldehyde-impermeable layer over the formaldehyde-sensitive layer to prevent further reaction.
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