The Nation - News from April 17, 1987
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The chemical formaldehyde, used in permanent press fabrics and construction materials, has been classified a “probable human carcinogen” by the Environmental Protection Agency, which cited the results of a study launched in 1984 showing that breathing traces of the chemical could irritate the eyes, nose and throat and ultimately cause cancer of the mouth, nose and lungs. The EPA is considering regulatory actions on the chemical.
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