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Formaldehyde After Renovation in Malaysia: The Hidden Health Risk

That strong chemical smell in a newly renovated Malaysian home is often formaldehyde, a colourless gas released by new plywood, laminate, MDF furniture, flooring and adhesives. It can keep off-gassing for months to years, and at raised indoor levels it irritates the eyes, nose and throat and is classified as a known human carcinogen. If the smell is strong, lingers for weeks,...

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