Review article

Formaldehyde in the environment and effects on health

Nataša Kalinić ; Institut za medicinska istraživanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

The presence of formaldehyde in the environment is due to natural processes and to man-made sources. It is produced in large quantities and has varied applications. One of the most common uses is in urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins. There are several indoor environmental sources that can result in human exposure including furniture containing formaldehyde-based resins, building materials, paints, desinfectants, carpets etc. Emphasis is placed on indoor formaldehyde levels and on the ways of their reduction or elimination.

Keywords

formaldehyde sources; health effects; indoor air pollution; remedial measures

Hrčak ID:

145405

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/145405

Publication date:

7.12.1995.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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