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Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes. ... Sources of formaldehyde in the home include building materials, smoking, household products, and the use of un...
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www.epa.gov/iaq/formalde.html
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Formaldehyde is used mainly to produce resins used in particleboard products and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals. Exposure to formaldehyde may occur by breathing contaminated indoor air, tobacco smoke, or ambient urban air.
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www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/formalde.html
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Formaldehyde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Formaldehyde (systematic name: methanal ) is a chemical compound with the formula CH 2 O. It is the simplest aldehyde. Formaldehyde also exists as the cyclic trimer trioxane and the polymer paraf...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde
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Everyone is exposed to small amounts of formaldehyde in air and some foods and products. Formaldehyde can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. High levels of exposure may cause some types of cancers. ... This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about formaldehyde.
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www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts111.html
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This fact sheet discusses formaldehyde and its possible association with cancer. Includes resources for more information. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.8 ... Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical that is used in building materials and to produce many household products (see Question 1).
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www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/formaldehyde
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/formaldehyde
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This pamphlet provides answers to basic questions about formaldehyde. It will explain what formaldehyde is, where it can be found, how it can affect your health, and what you can do to prevent or reduce exposure to it.
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www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/formaldehyde....
www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/formaldehyde.htm
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Formaldehyde is common to the chemical industry. ... How do I recognize formaldehyde hazards and its health effects? ... How do I evaluate formaldehyde exposure in the workplace?; Medical Management | Sampling and Analysis...
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www.osha.gov/SLTC/formaldehyde/
www.osha.gov/SLTC/formaldehyde/
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The Formaldehyde Council is dedicated to promoting the responsible use and benefits of formaldehyde and ensuring its accurate scientific evaluation. ... Formaldehyde is a natural part of our world!
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www.formaldehyde.org/
www.formaldehyde.org/
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