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Formaldehyde. Council on Scientific Affairs

Journal Article · · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6465138
In response to Resolution 195 (A-87), the medical literature on the adverse health effects of formaldehyde was reviewed, and the potential cancer risk to anatomists and other related health professionals from exposure to the chemical is described. Though the evidence in humans is limited and controversial, both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in their consideration of available epidemiologic and toxicological studies, now regard formaldehyde as a possible human carcinogen and will regulate it accordingly.44 references.
OSTI ID:
6465138
Journal Information:
JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 261:8; ISSN JAMAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English