AIOH Position Paper– Formaldehyde and Occupational Health Issues – (2024)

Description

Formaldehyde is produced by all living things as part of normal metabolic processes and can be found in every living cell. It is in the food we eat, in the air we breathe, and in us. It thus has many sources of exposure, including the workplace, outdoor and indoor. While it is corrosive to the skin in its liquid form, the main health effect is irritation to the eyes and respiratory