formaldehyde

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These devices use sensors to track the levels of specific pollutants and hazards, like radon, VOCs and formaldehyde.

From Seattle Times

One compound that was of particular interest was methanol, which is formed in the gut when aspartame is broken down and converted into formaldehyde by the human body.

From Salon

Both benzene and formaldehyde are Group 1 carcinogens, which means a panel of experts at the W.H.O. has found sufficient evidence that these compounds cause cancer.

From New York Times

But when gas is only partially combusted, stoves can spew carbon monoxide; formaldehyde, a carcinogen; and benzene.

From Los Angeles Times

Gas stoves emit other harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, and can also leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas, even when they are turned off.

From Seattle Times