In the pursuit of a quiet and comfortable living environment, sound insulation cotton materials are widely used in many fields such as construction and automobiles. However, many people have a question in their minds: Is sound insulation cotton material harmful to the human body?
Overall, most sound insulation cotton materials that meet national standards are safe for the human body under normal use. Take polyester fiber sound insulation cotton as an example. It is mainly made of polyester fiber. This material has stable chemical properties, does not release harmful chemicals, and has good sound absorption performance. It is widely used in sound insulation treatment in home decoration. As long as it is not intentionally burned, it will basically not pose a threat to human health.
However, some sound insulation cotton materials may be harmful under certain circumstances. For example, glass wool and rock wool have relatively fine fibers and are easy to float. During the installation process, if protective measures are not taken, these fibers may be inhaled into the respiratory tract. Long-term accumulation may lead to respiratory diseases, such as coughing, asthma and other symptoms, and even lung diseases in severe cases. In addition, in order to reduce costs, some inferior sound insulation cotton may use environmentally unfriendly adhesives during the production process. These adhesives may release harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene. Formaldehyde is a recognized carcinogen. Long-term exposure to an environment containing formaldehyde will damage the human immune system, nervous system, etc.
The combustion performance of sound insulation cotton materials should not be ignored. Some sound insulation cotton materials are easy to burn when encountering open flames, and will release a large amount of toxic fumes, such as hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide. Once these fumes are inhaled by the human body, they will quickly cause serious damage to the respiratory tract, lungs, etc., and even endanger life. In order to ensure safety, when choosing sound insulation cotton materials, be sure to choose products produced by regular manufacturers and with relevant quality inspection and certification. During the installation process, construction workers should wear protective equipment, such as masks and gloves. For spaces where sound insulation cotton has been installed, good ventilation should be maintained to reduce the concentration of possible harmful substances.
