formaldehyde

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Formaldehyde is a simple organic compound that plays a crucial role as a precursor for the formation of vital biomolecules through purely chemical or physical processes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

Formaldehyde is in composite wood products such as plywood, as well as in building materials and insulation, glues, permanent press fabrics, paints, coatings, lacquers, finishes, as well as paper products.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2022

Formaldehyde can cause burning sensation in the eyes, nose and throat as well as nausea and skin irritation.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2021

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas or liquid that has a pungent, suffocating odor.

From Textbooks • Sep. 6, 2018

Formaldehyde is the other gas which is commonly used for disinfecting the air of a room.

From Rural Hygiene by Ogden, Henry N. (Henry Neely)