Formaldehyde and Human Health: Toxicology, Exposure Pathways, and Evidence-Based Risk Assessment in Medicine
Formaldehyde is a highly reactive, colorless gas (and aqueous solution, often termed formalin) used in manufacturing and in certain medical and laboratory settings. In environmental health, it is classified as a carcinogen with well-established respiratory toxicity. From a toxicologic perspective, the key concern is that formaldehyde readily reacts with proteins and nucleic acids, forming “molecular… Read More »