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In 2011, formaldehyde was declared a “known human carcinogen” by the US National Toxicology Program. It has been suspected of causing cancer since the 1980s. Where are you exposed to formaldehyde? Almost everywhere. Formaldehyde is emitted from cars, tobacco, wood smoke, natural gas, kerosene, incinerators and power plants. It is also artificial and will be added to many products around you in your own home.
Building materials A: Insulation, compressed wood [particle board, fiber board, plywood], carpet, paint, paper product coating, adhesive, adhesive.
cleaning : Disinfectant, multipurpose cleaner, furniture polish, air and carpet deodorizer, softener, laundry stain remover.
Bath & Body : Topical cream, shampoo, hair smoothing product, lotion, deodorant, soap, body wash, baby wipe, bubble bath, sunscreen, toothpaste, makeup.
Other : Furniture, anti-wrinkle textiles [clothing and curtains], plastic bags.
Formaldehyde is added to many products to prevent the growth of bacteria [disinfectants, disinfectants, disinfectants]. This is excellent in several ways. I really don't want “insects” to live, grow and thrive in cosmetics. Because formaldehyde is a very good preservative, it is used as a preservative in open cas burials and medical labs ... your household items.
There are multiple risks of exposure to formaldehyde. They depend on the exposure time as well as the individual sensitivity. The following is a list of the potential short-term health effects of formaldehyde exposure:
- sore throat
- Cough
- Asthmatic reaction
- Tingling eyes
- Skin irritation
- Nosebleed
- Headache and migraine
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Bronchitis
The risk of long-term exposure to formaldehyde must be taken seriously. They are as follows:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Cramps
- Coma
- Cancer and leukemia
Health effects from long-term exposure are not necessarily preceded by health effects from short-term exposure.
Exposure to formaldehyde is a particular concern for children and the elderly. Older people may not tolerate exposure to formaldehyde. Children are more sensitive to formaldehyde. why? Babies and children inhale more air per kilogram of body weight, and the skin surface area increases in proportion to their weight. Also, people with respiratory conditions [such as asthma, bronchitis] or other chronic illnesses are particularly sensitive to formaldehyde.
However, for bath & body or cosmetic products, tricky manufacturers often use synonyms in the ingredient list or add other chemicals. release Formaldehyde. And the manufacturer doesn't even have to list the ingredients to clean the product!
So are you thinking which of your household items contain formaldehyde? And what about other toxic chemicals? what are they? What personal care and cleaning products are really safe for you and your family?
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