This map displays locations where Formaldehyde is known to be present.
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Formaldehyde
CAS ID #: 000050-00-0
At room temperature, formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas that has a distinct, pungent smell. It is also known as methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethyline, methylaldehyde, and oxomethane. Formaldehyde is naturally produced in small amounts in our bodies.
It is used in the production of fertilizer, paper, plywood, and urea-formaldehyde resins. It is also used as a preservative in some foods and in many products used around the house, such as antiseptics, medicines, and cosmetics.
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CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances
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FEMA Trailer Study
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REVISED Health Consultation: Formaldehyde Sampling at FEMA Temporary
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Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures
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Minimal Risk Levels (MRL)
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