Formaldehyde is an organic compound that is irritating to the human eyes, nose, and skin. It is classified as a carcinogen, mutagen, skin sensitizer, skin corrosive, and acutely toxic substance by the EU CLP Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008). In order to reduce public exposure to environments containing formaldehyde, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published an official communiqué on May 2, 2022... Uses of formaldehyde Formaldehyde is a high-volume chemical substance with a wide range of uses. According to statistics from the European Commission, 98% of formaldehyde produced or imported into the EU is used as a reaction intermediate in the production of formaldehyde resins, thermoplastics, and other chemicals. These materials or their extended industrial applications (such as leather products, textiles, adhesives, plywood, paints, and polyurethane coatings, etc.) may release formaldehyde during use, causing harm to the human body. Therefore, on December 20, 2017, the European Commission asked the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to assess the risks to human health from formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances in mixtures and finished products for consumer use. EU Actions to Regulate Formaldehyde On March 11, 2019, ECHA's assessment report revealed that formaldehyde released from consumer products in indoor environments has serious negative impacts on human health.
