Formaldehyde Toxic Chemical Fumes Gases Odor

A Possible Source of Health Problems

Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used in many building materials and household products. According to the Environmental Defense Scoreboard it is ranked as one of the most hazardous compounds to ecosystems and human health.

Possible Health Problems

Exposure to formaldehyde affects people differently. Some experience no adverse reactions when exposed to moderate levels, while others do, even after low exposure. This colorless, pungent gas can cause one or more of the following health problems:

• Coughing
• Dizziness
• Eye irritation or watery eyes
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Lethargy
• Nausea
• Nose irritation
• Skin rashes
• Throat irritation
• Upper respiratory tract irritation
• Wheezing

Possible Sources in the Home

Formaldehyde exists in every home to some degree. The concentrations in the home vary depending on the age of the home and the quantity of pressed wood products. Here is a partial listing of products that may contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing agents.

• Adhesives
• Air fresheners
• Carpet backings
• Cigarette smoking
• Cosmetics
• Drapery fabric
• Dyes
• Fiberboard
• Floor polishes
• Fuel burning appliances - wood, kerosene or natural gas
• Glues
• Household liquid scouring cleaners
• Household rug and upholstery cleaners
• Markers
• Paints
• Paper products
• Particle board - furniture, fixtures, cabinets
• Permanent press clothing
• Plywood paneling resins
• Rug and upholstery cleaners
• Scatter rugs and bath mats
• Sheet vinyl flooring
• Toilet bowl cleaners
• Wall coverings

Steps to Reduce Exposure

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends taking the following steps to reduce household exposure to formaldehyde:

• Use "exterior-grade" pressed wood products (lower-emitting because they contain phenol resins, not urea resins).
• Use air conditioning and dehumidifier to maintain moderate temperature and reduce humidity levels.
• Increase ventilation, particularly after bringing new sources of formaldehyde into the home.

Other steps include:

• Buy formaldehyde-free products.
• Wash permanent press clothing prior to use.
• Avoid products that contain these formaldehyde releasing agents such as bronopol, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl, and quaternium 15.

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HEPA stands for high efficiency particulate air filter and describes a filter that can remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in diameter. Particles of this size are used to evaluate the performance of a filter because they are among the most difficult to remove. However, particles that are larger or smaller than 0.3 microns can be filtered with even greater efficiency due to the nature of the filter’s design. True HEPA filters are composed of a dense web of fibers designed to trap particles. This type of filter was first used in the 1940’s to trap radioactive contaminants in the air and protect scientists who were developing the first nuclear weapons. Today, HEPA is considered the safest and most efficient method to treat airborne particles.

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