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formaldehyde
formaldehyde (for-mal-di-hyd) n. the aldehyde derivative of formic acid, formerly used as a vapour to sterilize and disinfect rooms and such items as mattresses and blankets. The toxic vapour is produced by boiling formalin in an open container or using it in a sealed autoclave.
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Formaldehyde: 2009 World Market Outlook and Forecast - Perspective Information for the Mentioned Market Till 2015.(Industry overview)
Newspaper article from: Economics Week; 8/28/2009; 700+ words
; ...researchandmarkets.com/research/06db26/formaldehyde_2009) has announced the addition of the "Formaldehyde: 2009 World Market Outlook And Forecast...report analyzes worldwide markets for Formaldehyde, including Europe, Asia, Middle...
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FORMALDEHYDE:RUTH ETZEL
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 4/28/2009; 700+ words
; ...Product Safety and Insurance regarding formaldehyde in textiles and consumer products...of the AAP Section on Epidemiology. Formaldehyde is a toxic, pungent, water-soluble...versatile for a wide range of uses. Formaldehyde resins are used in wood products...
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Formaldehyde--free at last: who will lead, follow, or get out of the way for the manufacturing process of formaldehyde-free insulation?
Magazine article from: Walls & Ceilings; 9/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...from the industry standard phenol-formaldehyde binder for fiberglass insulation to a formaldehyde-free acrylic binder? Answer: because...the public of the dangers of elevated formaldehyde levels to human health and indoor air...
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Formaldehyde players faced with fierce competition.(Industry Overview)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 11/16/2005; 700+ words
; Formaldehyde is an important chemical raw material. Its downstream...a constant growth in the production and consumption of formaldehyde in China. Methods for the formaldehyde production mainly include the methanol oxidation process...
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Formaldehyde capacity is surplus.(MARKET REPORT: Organics)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 9/6/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...in the world There were around 600 formaldehyde producers in the world in 2004 with...million t/a. Borden is the largest formaldehyde producer in the world. BASF, Hoechest...closely behind. The total output of formaldehyde in the world was around 26.7 million...
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Formaldehyde: 2009 World Market Outlook And Forecast - Perspective Information for the Mentioned Market Till 2015.
M2 Presswire; 8/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...August 2009-Research and Markets: Formaldehyde: 2009 World Market Outlook And Forecast...researchandmarkets.com/research/0f2207/formaldehyde_2009) has announced the addition of the "Formaldehyde: 2009 World Market Outlook And Forecast...
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Formaldehyde market continued slump down. (Market Report).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 1/16/2002; 700+ words
; ...Recently domestic market quotation on formaldehyde is slipping down continuously. At...Fluctuation interval for price of formaldehyde is blocked by extensively dropped price...primary raw material for producing formaldehyde directly effects the trend of formaldehyde...
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FORMALDEHYDE:PHILLIP J. WAKELYN
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 4/28/2009; 700+ words
; ...concerning the low levels of formaldehyde on clothing and textiles...indicting that there is not a formaldehyde problem with US textiles products...already in place concerning formaldehyde and textiles, no new regulations...
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Formaldehyde continues to vex industry
Magazine article from: FDM; 11/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Research on Cancer (IARC) stated that formaldehyde could cause nasopharyngeal, a rare...studies of industrial workers exposed to formaldehyde showed considerably higher rates of...announcement was of concern, since formaldehyde is a naturally occurring chemical in...
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FORMALDEHYDE AND TRAVEL TRAILERS
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 7/20/2007; 700+ words
; ...health questions and concerns about formaldehyde in travel trailers in the Gulf Coast...is effective in reducing levels of formaldehyde. However, FEMA believes additional...trailers so that we could determine formaldehyde levels in the units themselves, excluding...
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Formaldehyde
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Public Health
FORMALDEHYDE Formaldehyde is a simple, highly reactive hydrocarbon that is used as a fixative...furniture. It is also a major toxic component of photochemical smog. Formaldehyde is a strong allergen and irritant to which humans have a very low...
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formaldehyde
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
formaldehyde , HCHO, the simplest aldehyde . It...colorless gas with a suffocating odor. Formaldehyde is used in the preparation of dyes...several other purposes. Pure gaseous formaldehyde is uncommon, since it readily polymerizes...
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Indoor Air Pollution
Book article from: Pollution A to Z
...xA0; 3. Isolate smokers outdoors Formaldehyde Pressed wood products (hardwood...in buildings and furniture, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, permanent press textiles...products with lower emission rates of formaldehyde 2. Keep...
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Household Pollutants
Book article from: Pollution A to Z
...products, and dry cleaned clothing. Formaldehyde is a major organic pollutant emitted...Exposure to very high concentrations of formaldehyde may lead to death. Other household...and after the project. Asbestos, formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, toluene, chloroform...
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Sick-Building Syndrome
Book article from: American Decades
...something new. She was reacting to formaldehyde, a chemical preservative used in many...Joan was lucky, but others were not. Formaldehyde may have the potential to "sensitize...workplace. Indoor Air Pollution The formaldehyde used in building materials and foam...
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