As a gas, formaldehyde is colorless and has a characteristic pungent, irritating odor.
 
Health Effects - Can be inhaled, and absorbed orally or through the skin. It is suggested to be the most toxic of all alkanes and can cause vertigo, bronchial irritation and nausea.
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) – 2PPM
Time Weighted Average (TWA) – 1PPM
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) – N/A
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) – N/A
CAS # - 50-00-0

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