Formaldehyde Officially listed as a Carcinogen

EC2 helps Illinois and Midwest companies protect their workers from unnecessary exposures and helps prevent unsafe formaldehyde levels in homes.
 
 
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June 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working through the National Toxicology Program, released the 12th Report on Carcinogens. The Report on Carcinogens (RoC) is a congressionally mandated, science-based, public health document that is prepared for the HHS Secretary by the National Toxicology Program. The report identifies agents, substances, mixtures, and exposure circumstances that are known or reasonably anticipated to cause cancer in humans.
In it, formaldehyde was added to the list of chemicals known to cause cancer.  Formaldehyde is widely used in industry and is also found many consumer products and common building materials.  Formaldehyde is also a by-product of combustion and other processes.  Its volatility makes it a significant issue regarding human health.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) had already classified formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen.  The health effects associated with elevated levels of formaldehyde exposure have brought to light the dangers from prolonged and repeated contact with the chemical.

“The major exposure risks associated with formaldehyde come from people inhaling contaminated air,” reported Ed Chambers, President of EC2, a leading Midwest environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) consulting firm.  “Exposure to elevated levels of formaldehyde can trigger asthma attacks, nausea, watery eyes, headaches and difficulty breathing as well as other health effects.  People can also be exposed to formaldehyde from many sources in their homes.  These include off-gassing from pressed wood products, adhesives and many other common materials found all around our homes,” he continued.

EC2 recently helped sponsor a video on formaldehyde dangers in the home.  It can be viewed at:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD4pTC8GVpE



To learn more about how EC2 can help with preventing IAQ problems and unnecessary exposure to formaldehyde, please visit http://www.4ec2inc.com, email info@4ec2inc.com or call (815) 703-9000.

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About EC2, Inc.
EC2 is a leading provider of environmental consulting and inspection services for clients across the United States. Based in the Chicago area, the company provides their services to clients ranging from local companies and institutions to International Fortune 500 corporations.
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