As with all products there is a need to handle and use them in the correct way. We have compiled a list of potential health concerns for Formaldehyde. When reading this you need to consider the risk of these effects. Risk is a combination of the consequence (e.g. rash or cough) and the likelihood of this happening. In the case of cancer risk for example the consequence is potentially very undesirable but the likelihood is very small so the risk is very low.
The most recent review of Formaldehyde use published by Australian Authorities is the Priority Existing Chemical Assessment Report No. 28 published by the National Industrial Chemical Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) in 2006. In this report NICNAS reviewed the health effects of formaldehyde. The report found that the potential health effects were sensory irritation, skin sensitisation and possible cancer from inhalation. However the risk based on the likelihood of this occurring was low.
The formaldehyde industry believes that formaldehyde can and is being used safely in its industrial applications. When these products are used in their various commercial applications they pose no significant risk to the public.
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