Formaldehyde Poisoning

Synonyms

• Formaldehyde Exposure
• Formaldehyde Toxicity
• Formalin Intoxication
• Formalin Toxicity

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Formaldehyde Poisoning is a disorder brought about by breathing the fumes of formaldehyde. This can occur while working directly with formaldehyde, or using equipment cleaned with formaldehyde. Major symptoms may include eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; and/or skin rashes.

Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
Tel: (404)639-3534
Tel: (800)311-3435
Email: http://www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/

National Center for Environmental Health Strategies, Inc.
1100 Rural Ave.
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Tel: (856)429-5358
Email: info@ncehs.org
Internet: http://www.ncehs.org

Human Ecology Action League, Inc.
P.O. Box 509
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Tel: (770)389-4519
Fax: (770)389-4520
Email: HEALNatnl@aol.com
Internet: http://www.members.aol.com/HEALNatnl/index.html

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Washington Office (Headquarters)
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Tel: (800)356-4674
Email: pubstaft@cdc.gov
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

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Last Updated: 8/7/2007
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