formaldehyde
noun
form·al·de·hyde
fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd 
fər-
: a colorless pungent irritating gas CH2O used chiefly in aqueous solution as a disinfectant and preservative and in chemical synthesis
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Another plus: The foam is CertiPUR-US Certified, which means it’s made without harmful chemicals like formaldehyde or heavy metals like mercury and lead.
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Claudia Fisher, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
There's also formaldehyde and arsenic in the air apparently.
—Michael Calore, WIRED, 27 June 2024
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Stay away from sheets with finishes marketed as wrinkle-free or extra-soft because they're often made with powerful chemicals like formaldehyde.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Just remember: stay away from the river, and never trust a mysterious American scientist bearing formaldehyde!
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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Claudia Fisher, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
There's also formaldehyde and arsenic in the air apparently.
—Michael Calore, WIRED, 27 June 2024
The 13 Best Inexpensive Sheet Sets of 2024, Tested by BHG
What to Avoid When Shopping for Sheets
Stay away from sheets with finishes marketed as wrinkle-free or extra-soft because they're often made with powerful chemicals like formaldehyde.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Just remember: stay away from the river, and never trust a mysterious American scientist bearing formaldehyde!
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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formaldehyde
noun
form·al·de·hyde
fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd
fər-
: a colorless gas that consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, has a sharp irritating odor, and when dissolved in water is used to disinfect or to prevent decay
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formaldehyde
noun
form·al·de·hyde
fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd, fər-
: a colorless pungent irritating gas CH2O used chiefly as a disinfectant and preservative and in chemical synthesis
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