Formaldehyde From Classroom Furniture Can Irritate Kids’ Lungs and Raise Cancer Risk
New does not always mean clean. Pressed-wood desks, cabinets and furniture can emit formaldehyde from resins and adhesives. Formaldehyde can irritate eyes and airways; longer inhalation exposure is associated with reduced lung function, asthma-related effects and cancer risk. When bringing new furniture indoors, choose lower-emitting products when possible and ventilate the space well. “There is […]