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GlossaryFormaldehyde

colorless gas used in industrial applications and hair treatments

Formaldehyde, also known as methanal, is a colorless, strong-smelling gas commonly used in various industrial applications, including the production of resins, textiles, and disinfectants. It is also a known carcinogen and can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation upon exposure. In the context of hair treatments, formaldehyde is sometimes used in keratin treatments to straighten hair, but its use is controversial due to potential health risks.

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research Formaldehyde replacement with glyoxylic acid in semipermanent hair straightening: a new and multidisciplinary investigation

23 citations , June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.

research Quantitative Determination of Formaldehyde and Ammonium Thioglycolate (ATG) Allergen Levels as “Quality Markers” in Commercial Synthetic Braiding Hair Sold in Selected Cosmetic Beauty Shops in Kisii Town, Kenya

July 2026 in “Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO”

Synthetic braiding hair in Kisii Town contains formaldehyde, posing health risks.

Contact Dermatitis to Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin in Two Plywood Factory Workers

research Contact dermatitis to phenol‐formaldehyde resin in two plywood factory workers

15 citations , July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.

research Determination of the pH Gradient in Hair Follicles of Human Volunteers Using pH-Sensitive Melamine Formaldehyde-Pyranine Nile Blue Microparticles

13 citations , September 2020 in “Sensors”

Hair follicles have a pH gradient, increasing towards the root.

research Productivity of Australian cashmere goats grazing Pangola grass pastures and supplemented with untreated and formaldehyde treated protein meals

11 citations , January 1987 in “Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture”

Protein supplements helped goats maintain weight and increased fleece growth, but not cashmere growth.

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