Formaldehyde:
Other Names
Methanal, Formalin
Chemical Formula
CH 2 O
CAS Number
50-00-0
Industry Uses
Laboratory Preservative; Textile Manufacturing; Synthesis of plastics and fertilizers
Health Risks
Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Headaches and dizziness
Vapor Pressure
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Volatile Organic Compound (VOC):
What is VOC:
Volatile Organic Compounds, more commonly known as VOC's consist of a wide variety of organic compounds that are vapor at room temperature. Many different gasses may make up VOC's, and some of those gasses may also be associated with other families of gasses. A complete list of VOC's can be found at the bottom of this page.
Health Risks of VOC's:
VOC's can cause respiratory, allergic, or immune effects...
Non-Methane Hydrocarbons:
What are NMHCs:
Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs) are a large variety of chemically different compounds such as benzene, ethanol, formaldehyde, cyclohexane, and acetone. NMVOCs are essentially identical to VOCs , with the exlusion of methane. An important subset of NMVOCs are NMHCs. NMHCs are trace atmospheric components that provide a sink for hydroxyl radicals and control ozone concentration. Exmples of NMHCs are ethane, ethene, propane, pro...
