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.healnatl.org



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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