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Declared a Human
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Formaldehyde
Exposures</SPAN></FONT></B></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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June 2004, the </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black
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Agency for Research on Cancer </A>(IARC), part of the World
Health Organization, concluded that formaldehyde is
carcinogenic to humans. Previous evaluations, based on a
smaller number of studies available at that time, had
concluded that formaldehyde was <I><SPAN
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humans. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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IARC found that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in
humans. They also found limited evidence for cancer of the
nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and "strong but not
sufficient evidence" for leukemia.
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT face=Verdana
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IARC also found that air concentrations above 0.5-1.0 ppm can
cause irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lower
airways. In humans, ingestion of formaldehyde can also trigger
hemorrhaging in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as cause
cardiovascular collapse and convulsions. The Institute of
Medicine, in their 2000 book entitled <A
href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=siggupbab.0.0.ses7jee6.0&ts=S0132&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nap.edu%2Fbooks%2F0309064961%2Fhtml%2F243.html">Clearing
the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures,</A> discusses the
science linking formaldehyde exposure to asthma.
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between cancer and formaldehyde exposure.
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irritant, suspected asthma trigger and human carcinogen.
Formaldehyde can "off-gas" from many home products, especially
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Formaldehyde
is one of the large family of chemical compounds called
volatile organic compounds or 'VOCs'. The term volatile means
that the compounds vaporize, that is, become a gas, at normal
room temperatures. Formaldehyde serves many purposes in
products. It is used in: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">the glue or
adhesive in pressed wood products (particleboard, plywood,
and medium density fiberboard
(MDF))<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
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face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">some paints,
coatings and cosmetics as a preservative (including
deodorants and shampoos) <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">inks,
disinfectants, air and carpet
deodorizers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
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face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">the coating
that provides permanent press quality to fabrics and
draperies<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal
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face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">the finish
used to coat paper products<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
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face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">certain
insulation materials (urea-formaldehyde
foam)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Formaldehyde
is also released into the air by burning wood, kerosene or
natural gas, by automobiles, and by cigarettes.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Mobile
homes, motor homes, and travel trailers are known for high
indoor concentrations of formaldehyde since so many of their
components tend to be made from particle board or pressed-wood
products and they tend to be especially airtight.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Fortunately,
there are many ways to limit formaldehyde exposure in the
home. For example: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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pressed wood products if possible<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">ask about
formaldehyde content of products before
purchase<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">reduce
humidity levels through the use of dehumidifiers and air
conditioners (high humidity levels can promote
off-gassing)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">The
</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
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href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=siggupbab.0.0.ses7jee6.0&ts=S0132&p=http%3A%2F%2Farb.ca.gov%2Fresearch%2Findoor%2Fformald.htm">California
Air Resources Board </A>has other specific suggestions.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">In
addition, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission published a
booklet entitled "An Update on Formaldehyde," which identifies
where people come in contact with formaldehyde, how it might
affect health, and how to reduce formaldehyde exposure.
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Oregonian's Inventive
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Li, an associate professor in the Wood Science and Engineering
Department at Oregon State University in Corvallis, developed
a new, non-toxic alternative to formaldehyde adhesives. The
new adhesive uses soy protein, manufactured to resemble the
protein that allows mussels to cling to rocks.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Portland-based
Columbia Forest Products, the largest producer of decorative
plywood in the country, recently announced that it would
switch completely to the soy-based alternative within a year.
The new adhesive is cost-comparable to formaldehyde-based
adhesives. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
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journal <I><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Environmental
Health Perspectives </SPAN></I>highlighted this exciting
Oregon innovation in its August 2005 issue.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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