Gaseous Formaldehyde

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Gaseous Formaldehyde

Gaseous formaldehyde may cause temporary irritation to eyes, nose and throat. Some reports suggest that formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and that pre-existing respiratory sensitization may be aggravated by exposure.

Formaldehyde is listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a probable human carcinogen.

In studies involving rats, formaldehyde has been shown to cause nasal cancer after long-term exposure to very high concentrations (14+ ppm), far above those normally found in the workplace using this product.

The International research concludes that the data provides little evidence that mortality from cancer is associated with formaldehyde exposure at the levels experienced by workers in the study.

In case of hazardous or unbearable exposure to Formaldehyde emission even if low where effect is felt it is recommended to:

i) Flush eyes with large amounts of water. Remove to fresh air. If irritation
persists, get medical attention.

ii) Wash affected areas with soap and water. Get medical advice if rash or
persistent irritation or dermatitis occurs.

Wood Dust

Wood dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, and obstruction. Coughing, wheezing, and sneezing; sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been reported.

Depending on species, wood dust may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation. Prolonged exposure to wood dust has been reported by some observers to be associated with nasal cancer. Wood dust is classified as a carcinogen to humans . This classification is based on IARC's evaluation of increased risk in the occurrence of adeno-carcinomas of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses associated with exposure to wood dust. IARC did not find sufficient evidence to associate cancers of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, lung, lymphatic and hematopoietic systems, ...