Learn how you can identify formaldehyde in hair-smoothing products. March 1, 2012 — -- Five months ago, the federal government put out a hazard alert about the hair-smoothing treatment, Brazilian ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has missed its latest deadline to propose banning formaldehyde and certain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from hair-straightening products, often used by Black ...

Here we present results of an analysis of commercial e-liquid vaporized with the use of a “tank system” e-cigarette featuring a variable-voltage battery. The aerosolized liquid was collected in an NMR ...

An urgent warning has been issued to millions of women after the carcinogen formaldehyde was detected in dozens of popular personal care products. While experts have long been concerned about the ...

NEWARK, Del, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The urea formaldehyde market value is expected to rise from USD 33,116.80 million in 2024 to USD 41,572.36 million by 2034. The market is expected to ...

The battle over formaldehyde has shifted. In a recent risk evaluation, the EPA significantly recognized that formaldehyde does not pose an “unreasonable” risk for cancer. But it does pose health risks ...

Some flu vaccines contain trace amounts of formaldehyde, but not enough to do any harm. Some also contain small amounts of polysorbate 80, but this widely used food additive is only potentially ...

A law passed a couple of years ago to revitalize the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received a lot of attention because of its tough requirements for toxic materials such as lead and ...

Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous chemical agent, found both outdoors and indoors, as part of the occupational and residential environment. Formaldehyde is an extremely irritant chemical, as well as a ...

A variety of jobs expose people to formaldehyde, a strong-smelling gas used in manufacturing wood and chemical products, plastics and in other applications. A new study suggests that long-term ...

Formaldehyde is common in many industries and products. Exposure to unsafe quantities can cause severe symptoms and may even lead to death. Formaldehyde is a highly flammable and toxic gas. It has a ...

The recent death of a flat-dweller in Beijing has flagged up concerns about formaldehyde, a carcinogenic substance widely used in construction. The man, identified only as Mr Wang, died of leukaemia ...