PEHSU Factsheet: Formaldehyde > Formaldehyde
posted on Aug 26, 2021
- Is produced by our bodies as a part of our normal metabolism.
- Is one of the most common indoor air contaminants.
- Can be found in hundreds of household materials, home furnishing, “permanent press” clothing, personal care products and building materials (e.g., laminate flooring, walls, cabinets, carpet).
- Is found in smoke from cigarettes and other tobacco products, from gas stoves, and from open fireplaces.
- Can be found in smog.