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Formaldehyde is classified as a human carcinogen and
has been linked to nasal and lung cancer, with possible links to brain
cancer and leukemia. Short-term exposure to formaldehyde can be fatal. Long-term
exposure to low levels of formaldehyde may cause respiratory difficulty, eczema,
and sensitization. The following references aid in recognizing formaldehyde
hazards in the workplace.
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Formaldehyde. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2002, July 30), 43 KB PDF*, 2 pages.
Provides information for employers and employees on the hazards of formaldehyde in the workplace.
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Formaldehyde. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Safety and Health Topic.
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Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH).
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National
Technical Information Service (NTIS) Publication No. PB-94-195047, (1994, May).
Contains toxicological and health information related to formaldehyde.
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Report on Carcinogens (ROC).
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Public Health Services,
National Toxicology Program (NTP). Classifies formaldehyde as "reasonably
anticipated to be a human carcinogen".
- Formaldehyde (Gas). 211 KB
PDF, 2 pages.
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Basic Information: Formaldehyde.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Discusses health effects, exposures, controls, and provides links to additional information on formaldehyde.
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Formaldehyde (CASRN 50-00-0). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Integrated Risk
Information System (IRIS).
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An Update on Formaldehyde: 1997 Revision.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), (Revised 1997).
Also available as a 38 KB
PDF,
12 pages.
Discusses formaldehyde and its health hazards using non-technical terminology. Discusses why formaldehyde is a concern, sources of exposure, and what levels are normal.
- Formaldehyde.
California Department of Health Services, Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS), (2003,
January), 501 KB
PDF, 8 pages.
Describes the adverse effects of formaldehyde and how to avoid them.
- Indoor Air Quality in Florida: Formaldehyde.
The University of Florida Extension, Institution of Food and Agriculture Sciences, (2003,
September), 118 KB
PDF,
2 pages. Covers hazards and control measures, especially for hot, humid areas.
*These files are provided for downloading.
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