formaldehyde
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They detected exceptionally high levels of formaldehyde, a chemical that provided an important clue about what was happening inside the cloud.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The extraordinary amounts of formaldehyde detected from space provided evidence that this process was taking place.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
As the body attempts to clear methanol - breaking it down or metabolising it in the liver - an enzyme converts it to formaldehyde and formic acid.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Milk, for example, would be mixed with formaldehyde to sweeten it when it went rancid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The cloying scents of formaldehyde and alcohol sweetened the air.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
It is made in small batches and is a 10-free polish, meaning its base is made without formaldehydes, added fragrance and other chemicals commonly found in nail polish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2022
Another popular brand for sensitive skin is Vanicream because it’s free of fragrances, parabens, formaldehydes, and other irritating ingredients.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2018
What she found terrified her: petrochemicals, formaldehydes and flame retardants in everyday household products from floor cleaners to mattresses.
From Forbes ● May 27, 2015
