Formadehyde Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Formadehyde and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| If you become contaminated... Should you become contaminated with formaldehyde, a quick drench shower and an eye wash station are available in your area. If you splash formadehyde solution on your face or eyes, use the eyewash station to wash your eyes and face with copious amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until all formalin is removed (at least 15 minutes).If your skin becomes contaminated, flush with water and soap for at least 15 minutes. If your clothing becomes saturated with formalin, remove it and place it in a sealed bag for decontamination. | View Page |
| Symptoms of Overexposure Formaldehyde exposure as low as 0.1 ppm (parts per million) may cause: Skin irritation Eye irritation Airway irritation Headaches and dizziness Symptoms possibly related to formadehyde exposure should be reported immediately to management. | View Page |