FormaldehydeJerry Maxwell

The discovery of formaldehydeAlexander Butlerov August Wilhelm von Hofmann

Chemical composition

Formaldehyde & body preservation

Common uses of formaldehyde Furniture, Flooring, Stairs, Cabinets and MoreGlues that use formaldehyde as a

building block are exceptional bonding agents. For example, formaldehyde-based resins are used to manufacture composite products used extensively in cabinetry, countertops, moldings, furniture, shelving, stair systems, flooring and many other household furnishings. These items are extremely economical due to the superior bonding properties and efficient production of formaldehyde-based glues.

Cars and TrucksFrom the front to the rear bumpers, formaldehyde-based materials are key to the manufacture of automobiles and are used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes, just to name a few. It's even used in the paint.

InksFormaldehyde-based materials are used to produce the dollar bills we spend every day, the documents we print from our computers and the ink used in books, magazines and newspapers.

Wrinkle-Free ClothingIn textiles, formaldehyde-based materials help bind dyes and pigments to fabrics and prevent the colors from running. These materials also help improve a fabric's resistance to wrinkles and ease clothing care and maintenance.

Industry UsesFormaldehyde is an important building block chemical that is vital to our economy. The wood products industry uses formaldehyde-based resins in a wide range of panel and board products, enabling efficient and economic use of wood resources. It is also important to agricultural and recreational products.

Little known uses of formaldehyde

Illegal drug users dip into embalming fluid

Warnings to be taken seriously

works cited

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/formaldehyde/index.html#standards

http://io9.com/5887407/the-street-drug--love-boat-comes-in-many-chemical-forms

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/formaldehyde-uses.html

http://www.formacare.org/index.php?page=history

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/August_Wilhelm_von_Hofmann.aspx

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2131885/14-8m-settlement-thousands-harmed-formaldehyde-trailers-lived-Hurricane-Katrina-left-homeless.html