EPA determines formaldehyde poses an 'unreasonable risk' to humans and must be regulated

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34. Tiny amounts put into vaccines like Polio & DTap

To kill live virus.

When I was younger and making pottery - we would make up glazes in our classes in 5 gallon buckets and then pour in lots of formaldehyde to keep bacteria out - and the worst part - stir it with our arms. This was at UNM years ago where we also had lead and uranium in jars to use in glazes if we wished. We also filled up the cracks in the kilns with asbestos. Art was dangerous in those days. No vents in classrooms or darkrooms.

My long time honey used to be a builder - so when he and I built most of my current house - we framed it with real wood, not plywood to avoid formaldehyde.

EPA lists it as a possible carcinogen.