Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a organic compound made up of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon. Formaldehyde is a colorless gas at room temperature with a very strong odor. The formula for Formaldehyde is HCHO. Some other names for formaldehyde are Methanal, Formol, Methyl Aldehyde, and Methylene Oxide. The Material Safety Data Sheets or (MSDS) contains the health risks associated with Formaldehyde. The primary routes of entry are inhalation, and skin. The health risks associated with the chemical are Inhalation: Highly irritating to the upper respiratory tract. May cause inflammation to the lining of the nose, throat, and lungs with bronchopneumonia and edema possible. Skin: Contact with dust can cause reddening and swelling. Prolonged and repeated exposure can cause tanning or hardening effect. May cause contact allergic dermatitis. Eye Contact: Exposure to high vapor concentrations or contact with liquid causes tearing and severe eye irritation, and can also cause severe burns. Ingestion: Poisonous if swallowed. Causes severe irritation to mouth throat and stomach. Severe stomach pains will follow with a possible loss of consciousness. Blindness or death may occur. Formaldehyde is used in the embalming room because of its unique qualities in the area of tissue fixation and as a bactericide. The chemical is able to bathe the cells rendering the proteins inside insoluble, thereby enzymes are unable to breakdown the proteins which they need for decomposition. Other areas where formaldehyde is used is the making of cosmetics, buttons, combs, photography, wood preservation, and even used in making the capsules found in the encapsulated pills we take.Some interesting things I found out was that Formaldehyde being found in nature has also been detected in outer space. Type in the content of your page here.