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Formaldehyde: ToxFAQs

Internet URL

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=219&tid=39  

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Sponsoring Agency

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Information Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

Everyone is exposed to small amounts of formaldehyde in air and some foods and products. Learn how formaldehyde can harm your health.

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Review Date

1/26/2012