Document ID (ISN) | 107375 |
CIS number |
07-1426 |
ISBN(s) |
92-4-151057-9 |
Year |
1991 |
Convention or series no. |
HSG 57
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Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
Title |
Formaldehyde - Health and safety guide |
Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1991. 45p. 11 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.inchem.org/documents/hsg/hsg/hsg057.htm [in English]
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Abstract |
This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 89 (see CIS 90-1976). Contents: identity and uses of formaldehyde; human health hazards; health surveillance and first aid; safety in storage and use; environmental hazards; summary of chemical safety information for use in the workplace; current regulations and guidelines. Formaldehyde is a suspected human carcinogen by the inhalation route. It has a pungent odour and the vapour is irritating to the skin and eyes and causes lacrimation; solutions may be irritant or corrosive, depending on the concentration. Inhalation may cause severe irritation, with a possibility of oedema, laboured breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness. |
Descriptors (primary) |
formaldehyde; health hazards; health engineering; IPCS |
Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; data sheet; carcinogens; ILO; UNEP; WHO; unconsciousness; caustic substances; lacrimating agents; labelling; storage; permissible levels; first aid; containment of spills; fire protection; legislation; irritants |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | WHO |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes
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