At minimum, personnel working around specimens containing formalin or formaldehyde shall wear safety glasses with side shields and gloves, preferably nitrile. If an employee must work in an area where ...

The chemical formaldehyde is found just about everywhere, including in composite lumber, plastics, paints and glues used in many homes and offices. This past week, an EPA evaluation said it poses ...

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Formaldehyde is common in many industries and products. Exposure to unsafe quantities can cause severe symptoms and may even lead to death. Formaldehyde is a highly flammable and toxic gas. It has ...

We were trying to expose an uninvited yet ever-present guest — formaldehyde. The invisible chemical can be harmless in small amounts, but in larger concentrations, it can cause headaches ...

Formaldehyde has been linked to cancer — but the chemical, and preservatives that release it, are often added to personal care products to extend their shelf life. And new research found this ...

Scientists have saved specimens in fluids, submerging them and storing them, since the 17th century. The traditional process involves formalin, an aqueous solution of formaldehyde, and alcohol, and it ...

Of 64 women, researchers found that 53% reported using soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, skin lightener, eyeliner, eyelash glue and other beauty products that contained formaldehyde and ...