CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Formaldehyde has been termed the ubiquitousallergen because of its widespread
use. Besides being used as is, it is incorporated into a large variety
of products and reactants in many chemical processes, including formaldehyde
releasers, polymerized plastics, metal-working fluids, medicaments, fabrics,
cosmetics, and detergents.
Synonyms
Formaldehyde
Formalin
Formol
Methanal
Morbicid
Oxymethylene
Veracur
Uses
Antiperspirant
Astringent
Cosmetics
Dental plastics
Disinfectant
Dry cleaning materials
Embalming solutions
Fertilizers
Insulation urea formaldehyde foam)
Leather tanning agent
Metalworking fluids
Over-the-counter medications
Paints
Paper manufacturing
Pathology fixatives
Photography
Plastics and resins (particularly urea and phenolic resin)
Rubber industry preservative and antioxidant and synthetic rubber production
Shoes
Textiles (permanent press, wrinkle resistant)
Wart remedies
Wood composites (plywood and particle board)
Cross-Reactions
Aryl-sulfonamide resin
Chloroallyl-hexaminium chloride
DMDM hydantoin
Unusual Reactions
Airborne
Contact urticaria
Erythema multiforme-like
Photoallergic
Phototoxic
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