Does latex pillow contain formaldehyde?

Latex pillows have been very popular in recent years. If you use latex pillows, not only are they harmless to the human body, but they also have many benefits. In fact, the formaldehyde content of a really good latex pillow is in line with national standards and is harmful to the human body. Even if there is formaldehyde, it is within the detection range. Generally speaking, it is best to dry the latex pillow you buy home first.

Even if it contains formaldehyde, the formaldehyde content is within the normal range.

In this regard, you can use professional formaldehyde detection tools to conduct testing, so that you can be assured and clear.

A good latex pillow has great flexibility and fits perfectly when pressed down. Whether it is pressed or twisted, it can immediately return to its original shape. It can provide good support for the neck and is indeed beneficial for sleep. But if the latex pillow you buy is extremely hard, feels like you can't press it down, and doesn't rebound enough, then there's a problem.

A high-quality latex pillow should have the original smell of natural rubber, not an unpleasant smell. If the latex pillow you buy smells like fresh milk, chocolate milk, or some other smell, it can only be said that they are trying to cover up the smell of the original chemicals, and in this case the formaldehyde content may exceed the standard.

1. Anti-mite and anti-bacteria

Mites and harmful bacteria cannot survive in natural latex, so using a latex pillow can greatly reduce the growth of mites and harmful bacteria on the pillow.

However, our ordinary pillows are easily covered with mites and bacteria, and ordinary pillows can also provide a better living environment for mites and bacteria. Therefore, in comparison, latex pillows have better anti-mite and anti-bacteria functions.

2. Breathable

Another advantage of latex pillows is that they are breathable, have good moisture absorption, and can better dissipate the heat released by the human body.

3. Good resilience

Latex pillows have better resilience, which can provide a more comfortable resting atmosphere for our cervical spine and improve our sleep.

There are generally two forms of counterfeiting. One is to replace synthetic latex with natural latex; the other is real fake latex. During the production process, formaldehyde may be added for deamination treatment, which is harmful to human health.

3. How to identify latex pillow?

1. Smell

Real latex pillows have a faint milky scent, but this milky scent is not too strong. If it is too strong, you should also pay attention.

2. Look at the color

Natural latex will not be very white. If it is too white, talcum powder may be added to it. We soak the pillow in water. If the water becomes cloudy, talcum powder may have been added to it.

3. Press the pillow with your hands to see the wrinkles around it.

After pressing a real latex pillow, there will be certain wrinkles around it.

4. Look at the resilience

Press down in the same way, then let go and see the rebound force of the latex pillow. A real latex pillow has good rebound force and will be able to return to its original shape after you let go.

In addition, when buying a latex pillow, you should pay attention to the details of its purity. There is no such thing as a latex pillow with 100% purity. A high-purity latex pillow of 85% is already quite good. If it says 96% purity, you should identify it carefully.