Formaldehyde
human carcinogen, under conditions of unusually high or prolonged exposure.
The National Toxicology Program, an interagency program of the Department of Health and Human
Services, named formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen in its 12th Report on Carcinogens
(2011).
Toxicity for Reproduction
Studies in Humans
No increased risk of spontaneous abortion was seen after maternal or paternal exposure to
formaldehyde based upon survey questionnaire. In one study of cosmetologists who used
formaldehyde based disinfectant products as well as other chemicals a slight excess of spontaneous
abortions is reported, but that finding could not be linked to any chemical exposure. Formaldehyde
exposure levels were not reported in these studies. Low birth weight was not statistically significant
associated with formaldehyde exposure in a population-based epidemiological study. No effects on
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