When building a home, one’s does not necessarily think about ways to avoid the substances in the building material that can potentially lead to cancer in humans
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent smelling gas. It can cause water eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea and difficult in breating. In home, the most significant sources of formaldehyde are likely to be pressed wood product made using adhesives that contain Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) resin, such as particle board, plywood and medium density fiberboard, etc. Formaldehyde is not just an irritant but carcinogen.
