• Identify the components in Formaldehyde • The usages of formaldehyde • Why formaldehyde is toxic to a human? • What are the common symptoms if I breathe or touch formaldehyde?

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Identify the components in
Formaldehyde
• The usages of formaldehyde
Why formaldehyde is toxic to a
human?
●
• What are the common symptoms if I
breathe or touch formaldehyde?
Instructions
• In your initial response,
1. Give the IUPAC name of
formaldehyde and identify its
percentage in the solution.
2. Describe the products that could
release formaldehyde.
3. The physical and chemical
properties of formaldehyde.
4. The harmfulness could be caused
by formaldehyde to humans.
Transcribed Image Text:Objectives Identify the components in Formaldehyde • The usages of formaldehyde Why formaldehyde is toxic to a human? ● • What are the common symptoms if I breathe or touch formaldehyde? Instructions • In your initial response, 1. Give the IUPAC name of formaldehyde and identify its percentage in the solution. 2. Describe the products that could release formaldehyde. 3. The physical and chemical properties of formaldehyde. 4. The harmfulness could be caused by formaldehyde to humans.
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Formaldehyde,

Formula: CH2O

Structure: H-CHO

IUPAC Name: Methanal

Components: C, H and O

It is found in, pressed wood products (Plywood), Foam insulation, Wallpaper and paints.

Uses of Formaldehyde:

1) It is used in many industries like glues, dyes, resins, textiles etc.

2) In disinfectants, automobile parts, building materials and in laboratories for preservation purposes.

 

 

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