Urea formaldehyde foam: a dangerous insulation

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Org. Gard.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6850112

Keough, C

Insulating a home with urea formaldehyde foam can lead to severe health problems due to poisoning from formaldehyde gas. Respiratory problems, allergies, memory loss, and mental problems can result from exposure to foam insulation fumes. Research is now under way at the Chemical Industry Inst., Univ. of Washington, and other institutions to learn more about the health effects of formaldehyde foam and to develop possible remedies to these problems. Several states are either banning or controlling the use of this type of home insulation.

• OSTI ID: 6850112
• Journal Information: Org. Gard.; (United States), Journal Name: Org. Gard.; (United States) Vol. 27:12; ISSN ORGAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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