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-Formaldehyd- e <br /> Overexposure to formaldehyde irritates the eyes, nose, <br /> throat, and skin. Formaldehyde can cause allergic reactions <br /> of the skin (dermatitis) and the lungs (asthma). Formaldehyde <br /> is a known cause of cancer in humans <br /> How to find out if <br /> Some synonyms <br /> you are working with and trade names of <br /> formaldehyde formaldehyde products <br /> Your employer trust tell you if you are working formalin BFV <br /> with formaldehyde, and must train you to use it methaldehyde Fannoform <br /> safely, under California's Formaldehyde Standard methanal Formalith <br /> and the Hazard Communication Standard (see methyl aldehyde Formol <br /> page 8). 1f you think you may be exposed to methylene glycol Fyde <br /> formaldehyde on the job, ask to see the Material methylene oxide Ivalon <br /> Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for the products ynu oxomethane Karsan <br /> are using. `rhe MSDS must identify formaldehyde oxymethylene Lysoform <br /> in Section 2, by the Chemical Abstract Service <br /> (CAS) number 50-()(3-A, paraform Morbicid <br /> paraformaldehyde <br /> Formaldehyde is commonly used as formalin. a <br /> mixture of 10-50% formaldehyde and 10-20% <br /> methyl alcohol in water. Formalin readily gives I <br /> off irritating vapors with a strong odor. How formaldehyde is <br /> used and where it's found <br /> Formaldehyde is used as a... <br /> • disinfectant and sterilant," <br /> • fumigant, <br /> • preservative, and in... <br /> • embalming fluid, <br /> • some keratin-based hair smoothing treatments. <br /> (other aldehydes used include glutaraldehyde and <br /> Ortho-,ph thala idehyde) <br /> y". HAZARD EVALUATION SYSTEM & INFORMATION SERVICE <br /> California Department of Public Health <br /> Occupational Health Branch <br /> 'ESIS 850 Marina Bay Parkway,Building P, 3rd Floor, Richmond,CA 94804 <br /> 510-620-5757•www.cdph.ca.gov/programVohb <br /> rr :nunrtY <br /> 2011 California (Department of Public Health•California Department of industrial Relations <br />