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Formaldehyde
Summary
Used in building products and preservatives. Associated with nasopharyngeal cancer and leukemia.
Detail
Formaldehyde is Group 1 with sufficient evidence for nasopharyngeal cancer and myeloid leukemia. Sources include particleboard and pressed-wood products, embalming, certain salon products and some manufacturing. Ventilation and low-emission certified products reduce home exposure.
Regional relevance
global
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Sources
Primary sources
Consumer references
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- California Prop 65 list
State of California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.