formaldehyde
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Using formaldehyde, a colourless chemical used for preserving biological specimens that is known to cause cancer, for keeping food fresh is strictly prohibited in China.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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
The unusually high formaldehyde levels detected by satellites served as evidence that methane breakdown was taking place.
From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026
The suit claims xAI’s 27 turbines emit nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde, linked to asthma, heart problems, and cancers.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
“They’re, like, coiled up in bottles and nobody loves them. God, wouldn’t it be depressing if after you died your relatives, like, preserved you in formaldehyde and kept you in a giant jar?”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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
