Checking the safety of materials: what does it mean?

In the search for home or office furniture, the safety and quality of the materials used to make tables and chairs are of utmost importance. That is why, to verify that the materials used are safe and of high quality, there are laboratories that perform precision chemical analyses on furniture, tables and chairs.

How to verify the quality of materials

Analyses are designed to verify the chemical composition of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, such as the tables and chairs you are considering purchasing. This process is essential to verify the safety of materials, checking aspects such as formaldehyde emission, content of hazardous substances, and emissions of volatile organic compounds. Analyses also help to know the characteristics of materials, allowing you to predict their behaviour over time, also in view of possible defects that might emerge during use.

Assessment of biological durability

Within the laboratories, there is a section called the “biological section”, where the natural biological durability of wood species is evaluated, a crucial aspect in ensuring the longevity of furniture. In addition, any biological aggression that the wood may have suffered is analysed and the effectiveness of preservatives used to protect the wood is verified, especially when it is exposed to external weathering.

Antibacterial coatings and sanitising treatments

Biological laboratories are also involved in studying antibacterial coatings and testing the effectiveness of sanitising treatments applied to different types of surfaces, including those used for tables and chairs. This step is essential to keep your furniture hygienic and safe for everyday use.

Operating divisions

In addition to the biological division, the laboratories also include:

• Formaldehyde Division: specialises in the analysis of formaldehyde, a substance widely used in the wood-furniture sector, particularly in the formulation of adhesives to produce panels. Due to its hazardous nature and carcinogenic potential, various restrictions have been imposed on its use and emissions from materials.
• Chemical Analysis Division: equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for spectroscopy (FTIR), elemental analysis (AA, ICP), chromatography (GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS) and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, DMA). Thanks to these advanced analytical techniques, detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses of the chemical composition of materials can be performed. Chemical analyses are essential both for quality control of incoming raw materials and for investigating defects in materials, semi-finished or finished products.

Quality and safety without compromise: our solutions

Through chemical, biological and wood analyses, the laboratories ensure that each product meets the highest standards. As such, the quality and safety of the products we offer is uncompromising. Through rigorous testing and certification processes, we ensure that the tables and chairs we sell are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also safe, durable, and manufactured to the highest industry standards.

Whether you are looking for elegance, comfort, or durability, you can be assured that every piece of furniture available on tavolisedie.com undergoes a series of tests and checks to ensure the highest quality. With our products such as tables, chairs and stools, we bring design and functionality into your home.