formaldehyde

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Preserved in formaldehyde and paraffin wax, they come from patients treated at the UK's national bowel hospital, St Mark's, in northwest London.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Last year, formaldehyde was identified in an FAA-funded study as repeatedly exceeding occupational exposure guidelines even when low amounts of oil mixes into the air supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

In particular, they cited the government’s evaluation of chemicals including formaldehyde, inorganic arsenic and hexavalent chromium, which can be used or created by industrial processes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

Non-biodegradable coffins are often made with harmful chemicals and bodies are embalmed using formaldehyde: a toxic substance which can leach into soil.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

“Only, you know, without the formaldehyde smell this time.”

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway