This word may seem interesting to those who do not know if it, even though it is in our every lives; and after them. What I mean about the “after them,” is this compound is widely known as the one used when preserving bodies during embalming. That said, this plays a big part in our lives before death.
There are three products may play a part in your health because they contain formaldehyde. One is wrinkle-free fabric because “the worst consumers can expect is an allergic skin reaction, like a rash, blisters or even eczema...” This might not seem that bad, but can you imagine being at work or at an interview and being uncomfortably itchy all the day through? The next one is furniture and building materials. With this one it is more dangerous because “a significant slow release of formaldehyde gas can occur over extended periods of time due to poor quality control, elevated temperatures and humidity.” This can cause cancer, but even though consumers are not exposed to levels of formaldehyde that can cause cancer, the people who work with them can come down with it. The last one is especially shocking because this is definitely in our everyday lives; cosmetics. This can refer to what you usually think of when you hear the word; nail polish, beauty products, but they are more than those. Cosmetics also includes nail polish remover, hair styling products, skin care products, and even baby products (“even natural and organic ones”).
Even food is not safe. Yes, you read right, I wrote food. When oxidized by atmospheric oxygen it turns into formic acid. Mentioned has low toxicity, which is why it is used as a food additive. This is present in beverages, sweets, bakery products, ice cream, processed foods. And if you would like to check if your foods have this here are alternate names for it:
So from your lotions, to your soap bars, shampoos, smokeless tobacco, sunblock, body wash, toothpaste, baby wipes, and bubble baths all may have formaldehyde. Just like its oxidized product it has other names that may be on the product it is in; these names are:
Well, that was an eyeopening and terrifying fun fact. But it was fun nonetheless. I hope you enjoyed this Friday's fun fact! If you have an itching to get to the bottom of a small fact that has been festering in your mind, or if you have a blog topic you would like me to cover, or if you would just like to express your thoughts on this first Fun Fact Friday, please feel free to comment below.
There are three products may play a part in your health because they contain formaldehyde. One is wrinkle-free fabric because “the worst consumers can expect is an allergic skin reaction, like a rash, blisters or even eczema...” This might not seem that bad, but can you imagine being at work or at an interview and being uncomfortably itchy all the day through? The next one is furniture and building materials. With this one it is more dangerous because “a significant slow release of formaldehyde gas can occur over extended periods of time due to poor quality control, elevated temperatures and humidity.” This can cause cancer, but even though consumers are not exposed to levels of formaldehyde that can cause cancer, the people who work with them can come down with it. The last one is especially shocking because this is definitely in our everyday lives; cosmetics. This can refer to what you usually think of when you hear the word; nail polish, beauty products, but they are more than those. Cosmetics also includes nail polish remover, hair styling products, skin care products, and even baby products (“even natural and organic ones”).
Even food is not safe. Yes, you read right, I wrote food. When oxidized by atmospheric oxygen it turns into formic acid. Mentioned has low toxicity, which is why it is used as a food additive. This is present in beverages, sweets, bakery products, ice cream, processed foods. And if you would like to check if your foods have this here are alternate names for it:
- Methanoic acid
- Formylic acid
- Formate
- Hydroxymethanone
- Hydrogen carboxylic acid
- Hydroxy(oxo)methane
- Metacarbonoic acid
So from your lotions, to your soap bars, shampoos, smokeless tobacco, sunblock, body wash, toothpaste, baby wipes, and bubble baths all may have formaldehyde. Just like its oxidized product it has other names that may be on the product it is in; these names are:
- Formalin
- Methanal
- Oxymethyline
- Urea
- 1,3-Dioxetane
- Quaternium 15
- Methylaldehyde
- Methylene Oxide
- Formic Aldehyde
- Oxomethane Formalin
- Phenol Formaldehyde
Well, that was an eyeopening and terrifying fun fact. But it was fun nonetheless. I hope you enjoyed this Friday's fun fact! If you have an itching to get to the bottom of a small fact that has been festering in your mind, or if you have a blog topic you would like me to cover, or if you would just like to express your thoughts on this first Fun Fact Friday, please feel free to comment below.
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