This section provides an overview for formaldehyde detectors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 formaldehyde detector manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked formaldehyde detector companies as of November, 2024: 1.RKI Instruments, Inc, 2.Prosense, 3.International Gas Detectors Ltd.
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Formaldehyde detectors measure formaldehyde gas concentration in the air. Formaldehyde, a colorless gas with a pungent odor, is commonly found in building materials, household products, and some industrial processes. Exposure can cause eye irritation, respiratory issues, and is considered carcinogenic with prolonged inhalation. Health guidelines recommend keeping indoor formaldehyde levels below 100 μg/m3 (0.08 ppm) to avoid health risks.
These detectors are crucial for ensuring air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, especially in spaces where formaldehyde-containing products are used or produced. Regulations in many countries mandate formaldehyde monitoring in large buildings, workplaces, and areas where its presence poses health risks, to maintain safe indoor air quality standards.
Formaldehyde detectors commonly use the constant potential electrolysis or photoelectrophotometric method to measure gas concentration. These methods may vary in sensitivity and specificity, potentially detecting other gases like acetaldehyde or alcohols as formaldehyde. The most accurate measurements are obtained through high-performance liquid chromatography, as recognized by health authorities.
Different types of detectors are designed for various monitoring durations, from short-term to long-term exposure assessments. The choice of detector should match the specific requirements for sensitivity, accuracy, and measurement range, which can vary significantly among devices.
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RKI Instruments, Inc., established in 1994 and headquartered in California, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized gas detector solutions. The company's range of products includes portable multi-gas monitors, wireless gas detectors, and detector heads. Its multi-gas monitors could detect four types of gases, LEL, O2, H2S, and CO. The products are used to protect life and property from hazards of gas and vapors. It serves various industries, including oil and gas, water and wastewater, and chemical plants. It has passed the ISO 9001 certification that concerns quality management systems.
Visma Instruments and Technologies Pvt. Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Chennai, India, is a manufacturer of measuring and control instruments. The company's product range includes data loggers and monitoring solutions, gas detection and gas analyzers, thermal imaging cameras, material moisture meters, and more. These products find applications in diverse industries, including facility management, airflow flow measurements, electrical measurements, the food market, and the medical sector. It is an authorized channel partner for Testo products.
HoverLabs has roots dating back to 1963 and is headquartered in Haryana, India. The company is a laboratory supplies manufacturer, exporting to over 110 countries. The company provides extensive R&D for designing, manufacturing, and packaging supplies. The company also provides customized product development, OEM support, and project management assistance. The company’s products include educational equipment, analytical lab equipment, engineering lab equipment, medical lab equipment, and other products used in the medical as well as scientific industries.
Prosense, established in 2006 and situated in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer of a wide array of ATEX/IECEx-certified gas detection systems. The company specializes in fabricating fixed gas detectors, car park gas detection systems, and gas control panels. Its fixed gas detectors have been designed to perform continuous measurements of combustible, toxic, asphyxiate, and VOC gases in the environment. Its car park gas detection systems are designed for continuously monitoring carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and LPG gases in enclosed car parks and tunnels.
International Gas Detectors Ltd, launched in 1917 and situated in Stockport, England, is a manufacturer of a large array of gas detection equipment and related products. The company makes gas detectors, control panels, sampling gas detectors, and standalone gas detectors. It also fabricates portable gas detectors, benzene detection products, and various kinds of accessories for its customers. The variant of its gas detectors, safe area gas detectors, have sensor options for over 400 gases and vapors.
New Cosmos Electric, a company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of gas detectors and alarm systems. The company's product portfolio includes portable gas detectors, odor sensors, steel dust meters, air quality monitors, and gas detection and alarm systems. These products are utilized by various industries, including the energy industry, steel, construction, transportation, and livestock industries. The company is both ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified, with offices and distributors in the USA, Thailand, France, Europe, and Brazil.
Multi Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd. was founded in Chiba, Japan in 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo. As per its namesake, Multi offers a vast array of measuring and testing equipment used across a number of industries. Some of their offerings include voltage meters, network testers, lux meters, cable locators, sound meters, various thermometers, gas analyzers, and water quality meters. Multi Measuring Instruments has a mission for its products to improve the global environment by detecting inefficiencies and leaks, developing products that will be useful for solar and wind power generation.
Tritech, established in 1997 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, serves as a supplier of gas detector systems and related accessories. The company's product range includes gas detector systems and accessories, dust monitors, anesthetic gas monitors, SF6 purity analyzers, and more. It is an authorized sales and service representative of gas detector manufacturer "Riken Keiki Co. Ltd., Japan." It also represents Fellow Kogyo Co. Ltd., Japan, for 15 PPM bilge alarm systems and Sensech Corporation, Korea, for alcohol breath analyzers.
Oil & Gas Plant Engineers (I) Pvt. Ltd, established in 1985 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial products and supplies. The company makes gas detection devices, LPG/Propane/Ammonia gas storage tanks, and pressure reduction and metering stations. Its gas detection devices are intended for industrial purposes and are made of plastic. It exports its large range of products to various countries, including Nepal, Vietnam, and the Middle East.
Control Equipment Pty., Ltd., established in 1977 and located in Brendale, Australia, is a manufacturer and distributor of a large array of gas detection solutions and associated products. The company specializes in fabricating portable gas detectors, occupational hygiene equipment, and chemical warfare agent monitoring products. Its range of products are used to promote occupational health and safety. The applications of its products include aircraft cockpit monitors, confined spaces, and drill rig gas monitoring.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | RKI Instruments, Inc |
24.5%
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2 | Prosense |
11.7%
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3 | International Gas Detectors Ltd |
11.7%
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4 | Visma Instruments and Technologies Pvt. Ltd |
10.6%
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5 | HOVERLABS |
9.6%
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6 | Tritech |
7.4%
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7 | Control Equipment Pty Ltd |
7.4%
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8 | New Cosmos Electric |
6.4%
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9 | MULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd. |
5.3%
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10 | OIL & GAS PLANT ENGINEERS (I) PVT. LTD |
4.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the formaldehyde detector page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 4 | 44.4% |
Japan | 2 | 22.2% |
United States of America | 1 | 11.1% |
Turkey | 1 | 11.1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 11.1% |
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