Formaldehyde: Toxicity and occupational exposure. April 1978-July 1989 (Citations from the Life Sciences Collection data base). Report for April 1978-July 1989

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6983031

This bibliography contains citations concerning the toxicology of formaldehyde exposure. Articles include studies on formaldehyde exposure through inhalation, ingestion, in water, and by external physical contact. Mutagenic and carcinogenic characteristics of formaldehyde are discussed as well as clinical aspects of exposure. The biochemistry of formaldehyde toxicity is examined for animals and humans. Articles on formaldehyde as an industrial hazard, in building materials, and in fabrics are referenced in related published bibliographies. (Contains 193 citations fully indexed and including a title list.)

• Research Organization: National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6983031
• Report Number(s): PB-90-856857/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560300* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ALDEHYDES
ANIMALS
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
CARCINOGENESIS
DOCUMENT TYPES
FORMALDEHYDE
INGESTION
INHALATION
INTAKE
MAMMALS
MAN
MUTAGENESIS
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PATHOGENESIS
PRIMATES
TOXICITY
VERTEBRATES