Not exact matches
Formaldehyde has been recognized
as a probable human
carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
as a known human
carcinogen by the Int» l Agency for Research on Cancer.
Furniture made using pressed - wood products, such
as plywood, particleboard and medium - density fiberboard, often contains
formaldehyde — a known
carcinogen linked to headaches, asthma and skin irritation.
No need to worry about suspected
carcinogens (sulfates, parabens,
formaldehyde, synthetic fragrances and colorants and more) or pesticide and herbicide residues,
as well
as contamination from chemical fertilizers.
The Green Moms asked questions about the safety of the tens of thousands of untested, unregulated chemicals used in personal care products such
as shampoos and household cleaners, and the presence of small amounts of probable
carcinogens such
as 1,4 dioxane and
formaldehyde in products such
as baby wash.
Get products which don't contain
carcinogens such
as formaldehyde.
Late last week, the Department of Health and Human Services classified
formaldehyde as «a known
carcinogen,» adding its verdict to two similar reports released by key agencies since 2009.
However, it opposes the classification of
formaldehyde as a known
carcinogen, calling the science uncertain.
Last year the U.S. National Toxicology Program classified
formaldehyde as a known human
carcinogen.
Why is
formaldehyde still listed by the EPA
as a probable rather than a known
carcinogen, despite major scientific research linking it to leukemia and other forms of cancer?
A known human
carcinogen,
formaldehyde is often found in plug - in fragrance warmers and air fresheners,
as well
as cleaning supplies and other household items.
In 2011, the National Toxicology Program, an interagency program of the Department of Health and Human Services, named
formaldehyde as a known human
carcinogen in its 12th Report on
Carcinogens (3).
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies
formaldehyde as a human
carcinogen (2).
Formaldehyde is classified
as a human
carcinogen by the International -LSB-...]
Even worse, they have dipped the fresh coconuts in
carcinogens such
as formaldehyde and sodium metabisulphite for preservation during transport.
Vaccines contain dangerous
carcinogens and disease causing chemicals, such
as mercury and
formaldehyde.
Dynamo and Fab Ultra liquid laundry detergents These contain
formaldehyde, also known
as formalin, classified
as a known human
carcinogen by the U.S. government and World Health Organization.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considers
Formaldehyde as a Class 1
Carcinogen.»
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classifies
formaldehyde as a human
carcinogen and says
formaldehyde has been linked to lung cancer, and possibly leukemia and brain cancer.
But
formaldehyde can potentially cause greater damage; it's listed in a President's Cancer Panel report
as a known
carcinogen.