工作场所及一般环境中的甲醛暴露。甲醛的存在情况及预防措施

Formaldehyde exposure in work and the general environment. Occurrence and possibilities for prevention.

作者信息

Niemelä R, Vainio H

出版信息

Scand J Work Environ Health. 1981 Jun;7(2):95-100. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.2554.

Abstract

Formaldehyde is extensively used for many different purposes. For this reason, serious concern has been expressed about the health hazards related to its potent irritating and sensitizing properties. Recently published information about the potential carcinogenicity of formaldehyde has generated further discussion of the potential health hazards of this compound. This article briefly reviews the health hazards of formaldehyde, the occurrence of formaldehyde in the environment, and general aspects of the prevention of existing hazards.

摘要

甲醛被广泛用于许多不同的用途。因此，人们对其强烈的刺激性和致敏性所带来的健康危害表示严重关切。最近公布的关于甲醛潜在致癌性的信息引发了对该化合物潜在健康危害的进一步讨论。本文简要回顾了甲醛的健康危害、环境中甲醛的存在情况以及现有危害的预防一般情况。