Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is one of the compounds that are present in smoke from fires.

• Low level exposures cause the irritation of eyes, nose, and throat
• Higher level exposures cause the irritation to move to the lower respiratory system
• Long-term exposure is associated with nasal and nasopharyngeal cancer

Source: Whalen, Mike, Brad, Washa, Haddow, Dennis, Acheson, Ann, Ottmar, Roger, Vickory, Chuck, Seamon, Paula, Sanders, Craig, Blake, Tim, and Forrest Davis, Zoila. 2003. Smoke Management Techniques RX-410. A publication of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

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