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Formaldehyde and Cancer: Questions and Answers

Internet URL

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/formaldehyde  

Sponsoring Agency

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling gas that is used to manufacture building materials and produce many household products. This fact sheet answers questions about formaldehyde and cancer, including what are the short-term health effects of formaldehyde exposure, can formaldehyde cause cancer, and more.

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Review Date

3/23/2007

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