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Formaldehyde ban-Neg By Josh Wilson.

Index:Formaldehyde ban-Neg By Josh Wilson.................................................................................................................1Index:.......................................................................................................................................................................1Inherency:................................................................................................................................................................3

Safety measures are in place concerning Formaldehyde exposure..................................................................3Formaldehyde is heavily regulated..................................................................................................................3Formaldehyde is regulated under the Clean Air Act ......................................................................................3Formaldehyde is regulated under the Clean Water Act...................................................................................4EPA regulates formaldehyde...........................................................................................................................4OSHA regulates exposure to formaldehyde....................................................................................................4Formaldehyde is already heavily regulated.....................................................................................................4Companies are already held accountable for their formaldehyde emissions...................................................4Formaldehyde is not allowed in human foods.................................................................................................5

Harm mitigation: .....................................................................................................................................................5Formaldehyde is natural and doesnt harm us.................................................................................................5

Formaldehyde is a fundamental part of daily life............................................................................................5Formaldehyde is quickly broken down and disposed of and can even be used to make molecules your bodyneeds................................................................................................................................................................5Formaldehyde only forms CO at very high temperatures................................................................................6Formaldehyde is necessary is small quantities and quite safe in levels we are exposed to.............................6Formaldehyde is safe.......................................................................................................................................6Exposure is not synonymous with dose. Risk of harm from formaldehyde exposure is extremely low.........6Formaldehyde does not accumulate anywhere................................................................................................7No one has died from inhalation of formaldehyde..........................................................................................7Formaldehyde doesnt harm the environment (Could link to a t-press)..........................................................7Harm turn Irritation .....................................................................................................................................7

Harm turn Respiratory tract cancer..............................................................................................................8Harm turn Non-respiratory tract cancer.......................................................................................................8Harm turn Leukemia....................................................................................................................................8Harm turn Cancer.........................................................................................................................................9Formaldehyde exposure is not linked to cancer...............................................................................................9AT Study by Sterling et al shows formaldehyde causes lung cancer actually sterling was a take off andthe original author rebutted his findings..........................................................................................................9Non respiratory tract cancer has not been linked to formaldehyde.................................................................9Formaldehyde has not been shown to cause throat cancer............................................................................10Formaldehyde does not harm the cardiovascular system..............................................................................10World Health Organizations studies on cancer from formaldehyde were flawed.........................................10Harm turn Asthma......................................................................................................................................10Formaldehyde does not harm endocrine/hormones.......................................................................................10Formaldehyde does not harm the immune system.........................................................................................11Harm turn Reproductive/child development problems..............................................................................11Formaldehyde has never really harmed any ones kidneys.............................................................................11Formaldehyde has not been shown to have hepatic effects...........................................................................11Formaldehyde exposure does not affect body weight....................................................................................11Studies from Labs indicate that formaldehyde does not harm eyes...............................................................12Formaldehyde does not cause miscarriages...................................................................................................12Formaldehyde doesnt harm the immune system..........................................................................................12Studies concerning neurological harms of formaldehyde are flawed............................................................12



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Formaldehyde does not mess up chromosomes ............................................................................................12Formaldehyde in animal feed is safe under the current regulations..............................................................12Studies were done when formaldehyde exposures were larger, its definitely safe now..............................13AT: People with asthma are more sensitive Evidence is inconclusive, most studies say otherwise..........13

Solvency (Some of this can act as DA links).........................................................................................................13Formaldehyde is not easily replaceable.........................................................................................................13Uses of formaldehyde....................................................................................................................................14Formaldehyde is not easily replaceable.........................................................................................................15

Disadvantages:.......................................................................................................................................................15Having to replace formaldehyde would cause serious harms to consumers..................................................15Banning formaldehyde would seriously harm the economy and cost jobs....................................................16Links to DAs esp. healthcare:.......................................................................................................................16Quantity of use/production of formaldehyde in USA and Canada................................................................17Formaldehyde solves urinary tract infections................................................................................................17Formaldehyde furthers biological science.....................................................................................................17Forensics would be crippled leading to unsolved crime and the life sciences would be destroyed ifformaldehyde was banned..............................................................................................................................18Formaldehyde contains and increases the potency of medicine....................................................................18Formaldehyde products improve your health................................................................................................18

Formaldehyde kills bacteria ..........................................................................................................................19Formaldehyde aids in combating coronary artery disease.............................................................................19Formaldehyde is used to save lives and increase quality of life through surgery..........................................19Formaldehyde is an essential building block to hundreds of items that improve everyday life....................20Banning formaldehyde would necessitate banning cars and campfires.........................................................20Banning formaldehyde jeopardizes our energy efficiency............................................................................20There are no suitable replacements for formaldehyde and trying to replace it would forfeit quality andconsumer choice ............................................................................................................................................21Replacing formaldehyde would cost billions, and thats not even counting the fact that the alternativeswouldnt work anywhere near as well...........................................................................................................21Banning/replacing formaldehyde would harm public safety thus endangering lives. Example: Cars:.........21

Formaldehyde is used in vaccines and x-rays................................................................................................21Formaldehyde is indispensable to the Polio vaccine ....................................................................................21Certain vaccines require formaldehyde.........................................................................................................22Formaldehyde necessary for vaccines...........................................................................................................22Polio vaccine saves almost two thousand lives per year................................................................................22Influenza vaccine saves millions of lives per year.........................................................................................22Decreased vaccine use will cause a resurgence of deadly diseases...............................................................22

Counterplan Idea:...................................................................................................................................................22Lung cancer is the deadliest and most preventable form of cancer, the main cause is smoking tobacco.....22Banning tobacco would nearly wipe out lung cancer which kills 160,000 Americans per year, .................23

Source defense misc...............................................................................................................................................23

Additional credentials for the US department of health study:......................................................................23AT: Some of the sources are from chemical industries. (Text only response)..........................................23



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Inherency:

Safety measures are in place concerning Formaldehyde exposure

Betsy Natz,(Executive Director of the Formaldehyde Council, Inc. Natz has been with FCI since it was formed in January 2004.From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of the Commissioner

at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of the Styrene

Information and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the White House and its

Offices of Science and Technology Policy, Management and Budget, and Policy Development; Congress, state agencies, industry,

consumer groups and other special interest groups and public health community. In addition she has worked on Capitol Hill forPresident Ronald Reagan, two United States Senators, Frank Murkowski (R-AK) and, on the Senate Committee on Commerce,

Science & Transportation under Senator Jack Danforth (R-MO).)The Formaldehyde Council (A nonprofit Formed in January2004, FCI was created principally to address the health effects of formaldehyde through the conduct of research and to communicate

the results of the research to federal, state and international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of

formaldehyde and formaldehyde-based materials and to communicate sound scientific information relating to the uses, benefits and

sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has standards that limit formaldehyde emissions fromwood products and industry has set its own voluntary standards that are even more restrictive. Industry's commitment toimproving technology has resulted in decreasing releases of formaldehyde from products. According to the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in a 1997 paper, "Formaldehyde is normally present at low levels, usuallyless than 0.03 ppm (parts per million), in both outdoor and indoor air." Two recent studies have concluded that thermalinsulation products manufactured with phenol-formaldehyde resins likely do not result in significant formaldehyde

concentrations in buildings

Formaldehyde is heavily regulated




Offices of Science and Technology Policy, Management and Budget, and Policy Development; Congress, state agencies, industry,consumer groups and other special interest groups and public health community. In addition she has worked on Capitol Hill for

President Ronald Reagan, two United States Senators, Frank Murkowski (R-AK) and, on the Senate Committee on Commerce,


the results of the research to federal, state and international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation offormaldehyde and formaldehyde-based materials and to communicate sound scientific information relating to the uses, benefits and

sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfFormaldehyde is an extensively regulated material. Mandatory government regulations set standards to protect humanhealth and the environment. These requirements allow for the safe production, storage, handling and use of this importantbuilding block chemical.The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards for workplaceexposures to formaldehyde. These comprehensive health standards include limits on permissible exposures, requirementsfor monitoring employee exposures in the workplace, protective measures including engineering controls, medicalsurveillance and communication and training about hazards.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets standards that limit formaldehyde emissions fromwood products for use in manufactured housing. Three agencies - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - haveaddressed indoor air exposure to formaldehyde. Since industry voluntarily adopted product emission standards and low-emitting resins were developed, indoor formaldehyde emissions have declined significantly. CPSC determined thatindependent CPSC action was superfluous given the voluntary actions and low levels of formaldehyde.

Formaldehyde is regulated under the Clean Air Act

Peer reviewed study by the U.S. Department of health and human services (see add. creds., authored by 1 PHDs 2 masterdegrees, an MPH (masters of public health, highest medical degree available) A DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine), and 2 research

corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfThe EPA regulates formaldehyde under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and has designated formaldehyde as a hazardous airpollutant (HAP).



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Formaldehyde is regulated under the Clean Water Act


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfFormaldehyde is regulated by the Clean Water Effluent Guidelines as stated in Title 40, Section 414, of the Code ofFederal Regulations (EPA 1987a).

EPA regulates formaldehydeBetsy Natz,(From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of theCommissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of

the Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the White

House and its Offices of Science and Technology Policy, Management and Budget, and Policy Development; Congress, state

agencies, industry, consumer groups and other special interest groups and public health community. In addition she has worked on

Capitol Hill for President Ronald Reagan, two United States Senators, and, on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science &

Transportation.)The Formaldehyde Council (A nonprofit Formed in January 2004, FCI was created principally to address thehealth effects of formaldehyde through the conduct of research and to communicate the results of the research to federal, state and

international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of formaldehyde and formaldehyde-based

materials and to communicate sound scientific information relating to the uses, benefits and sustainability of these products.)

Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfThe EPA limits emissions from manufacturing facilities that make or use formaldehyde, requires facilities to report the

amount of formaldehyde emitted, and regulates the amount of formaldehyde in automobile exhaust.

OSHA regulates exposure to formaldehyde


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfOSHA requires employers of workers who are occupationally exposed to formaldehyde to institute engineering controlsand work practices to reduce and maintain employee exposure at or below permissible exposure limits (PELs). Theemployer must use controls and practices, if feasible, to reduce exposure to or below an 8-hour time-weighted average(TWA) of 0.75 ppm. The 15-minute, short-term exposure limit (STEL) for formaldehyde is 2 ppm (OSHA 1992).

Formaldehyde is already heavily regulatedPeer reviewed study by the U.S. Department of health and human services (see add. creds., authored by 1 PHDs 2 masterdegrees, an MPH (masters of public health, highest medical degree available) A DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine), and 2 research

corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile for

FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfSeveral international, national, and state authorities have established regulations or guidelines for the use and productionof formaldehyde. OSHA has established the permissible exposure limit (PEL) 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) at0.75 ppm and the 15-minute Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL) at 2 ppm. The EPA sets regulations for reportingquantities used and how much formaldehyde can legally be produced from automobile exhaust; the FDA also hasregulations about the use of formaldehyde in the food you eat.

Companies are already held accountable for their formaldehyde emissions


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfFormaldehyde is on the list of chemicals subject to the requirements of The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know act of 1986" (EPCRA) (EPA 1988a). Section 313 of Title III of EPCRA, requires owners and operators ofcertain facilities that manufacture, import, process, or otherwise use the chemicals on this list to report annually theirrelease of those chemicals to any environmental media (U.S. Congress 1986).



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Formaldehyde is not allowed in human foods


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfWhen formaldehyde is used as a post-harvest fungicide for various raw agricultural commodities that are used only asanimal feed

Harm mitigation:Formaldehyde is natural and doesnt harm us


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfFormaldehyde is naturally produced in very small amounts in our bodies as a part of our normal, everyday metabolismand causes us no harm.

Formaldehyde is a fundamental part of daily life

Betsy Natz,(Executive Director of the Formaldehyde Council, Inc. Natz has been with FCI since it was formed in January 2004.From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of the Commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of the Styrene



consumer groups and other special interest groups and public health community. In addition she has worked on Capitol Hill for





sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfCarbon molecules are the basis for organic chemistry and the basis of all life. The formaldehyde molecule is one of the

most basic carbon compounds, consisting of a single carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms and covalently bondedto a single oxygen atom.All organic life forms bacteria, plants, fish, dogs and cats and humans produce formaldehyde.The air we breathe contains 1 to 68 parts-per-billion of formaldehyde. Humans inhale it, exhale it and eat it in fruits andvegetables. In fact, the average person produces about 1.5 ounces of formaldehyde each day as part of normal metabolicprocesses. Formaldehyde is normally present in human blood at a low steady-state concentration of approximately 1 to 2parts-per-million (ppm). Formaldehyde does not accumulate in the environment or within plants, animals or people, as itquickly breaks down in the body and the atmosphere. Formaldehyde exists all around us naturally. It degrades in thepresence of sunlight to CO2 and H2O. Animals readily metabolize formaldehyde using an enzyme called aldehydedehydrogenase (ADH).

Formaldehyde is quickly broken down and disposed of and can even be used to make molecules your

body needs.


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfFormaldehyde can enter your body after you breathe it in, drink or eat it, or when it comes in contact with your skin.Formaldehyde is quickly absorbed from the nose and the upper part of your lungs. When formaldehyde is eaten anddrunk, it is also very quickly absorbed. Very small amounts are probably absorbed from formaldehyde that comes incontact with your skin. Once absorbed, formaldehyde is very quickly broken down. Almost every tissue in the body hasthe ability to break down formaldehyde. It is usually converted to a non-toxic chemical called formate, which is excretedin the urine. Formaldehyde can also be converted to carbon dioxide and breathed out of the body. It can also be brokendown so the body can use it to make larger molecules needed in your tissues.



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Formaldehyde only forms CO at very high temperatures


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfFormaldehyde can react with many other chemicals, and it will break down into methanol (wood alcohol) and carbonmonoxide at very high temperatures.

Formaldehyde is necessary is small quantities and quite safe in levels we are exposed toThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) October 23 2009Common Ingredients in U.S. Licensed Vaccineshttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/ucm187810.htm

Although high concentrations of formaldehyde can damage DNA (the building block of genes) and cause cancerouschanges in cells in the laboratory, formaldehyde is an essential component in human metabolism and is required for thesynthesis of DNA and amino acids (the building blocks of protein). Therefore, all humans have detectable quantities ofnatural formaldehyde in their circulation. In addition, quantities of formaldehyde at least 600-fold greater than thatcontained in vaccines have been found to be safe in animals.

(Note, its like sugar, too much is bad, but that doesnt mean we ban it all.)

Formaldehyde is safe

Betsy Natz,(Executive Director of the Formaldehyde Council, Inc. Natz has been with FCI since it was formed in January 2004.

From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of the Commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of the Styrene

Information and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the White House and itsOffices of Science and Technology Policy, Management and Budget, and Policy Development; Congress, state agencies, industry,






sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfThere is widespread confidence that when formaldehyde is handled and used properly, the public and workers areprotected. A recent international review of over 150 published studies concluded that the human health effects of

formaldehyde are well understood and require no further study. The well-respected review also found that exposure iscontrolled in occupational settings

Exposure is not synonymous with dose. Risk of harm from formaldehyde exposure is extremely low






Science & Transportation under Senator Jack Danforth (R-MO).)The Formaldehyde Council (A nonprofit Formed in January

2004, FCI was created principally to address the health effects of formaldehyde through the conduct of research and to communicatethe results of the research to federal, state and international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of


sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfExposure is not synonymous with dose. Exposure: concentration of a substance with which a human or animal comesinto contact. It is measured in milligrams per cubic meter in terms of airborne exposure and milligrams per liter in termsof aqueous exposure. Dose: amount that gets into the body. It is measured in milligrams per kilogram of body weight.Hazard: inherent capability of a substance to cause harm at some dose level this may be very high. Risk: the likelihoodthat a hazard will occur at a specified exposure. Risk = Hazard x Dose (Exposure)Formaldehyde presents an extremely low risk at exposure levels that are typically present in workplaces, products andindoor air concentrations.



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Formaldehyde does not accumulate anywhere


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfFormaldehyde dissolves easily in water, but it does not last a long time in water and is not commonly found in drinkingwater supplies. Most formaldehyde in the air also breaks down during the day. The breakdown products of formaldehydein air include formic acid and carbon monoxide. Formaldehyde does not seem to build up in plants and animals and

although formaldehyde is found in some food, it is not found in large amounts.

No one has died from inhalation of formaldehyde


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfReports of deaths in humans from short-term inhalation exposure to formaldehyde were not located.

Formaldehyde doesnt harm the environment (Could link to a t-press)


at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of the StyreneInformation and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the White House and its






sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfFormaldehyde does not accumulate in the environment, because it is broken down within a few hours by sunlight or bybacteria present in soil or water. Humans metabolize formaldehyde quickly, so it does not accumulate in the body.

Harm turn IrritationBetsy Natz,(From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of theCommissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of








Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdf

An expert panel review of over 150 published studies found that eye irritation does not become significant until around 1ppm, and moderate to severe eye, nose, and throat irritation occurs at 2 to 3 ppm.While some agencies have used a level as low as 0.1 ppm as a threshold for irritation, the expert panel found that a levelof 0.3 ppm would protect against nearly all irritation. In fact, the expert panel found that a level of 1.0 ppm would avoideye irritation -- the most sensitive endpoint -- in 75-95% of all people exposed (Paustenbach).In any event, normal environmental exposures are below these levels. An U.S. Environmental Protection Agency studyfound a new home measured 0.076 ppm when brand new and 0.045 ppm after 30 days ("Residential Indoor AirFormaldehyde Testing Program: A Pilot Study," M. Koontz, et al, prepared for U.S. EPA, 1996).



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Harm turn Respiratory tract cancer

Betsy Natz,(From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of theCommissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of

the Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the WhiteHouse and its Offices of Science and Technology Policy, Management and Budget, and Policy Development; Congress, state




international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of formaldehyde and formaldehyde-basedmaterials and to communicate sound scientific information relating to the uses, benefits and sustainability of these products.)

Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfAfter more than two decades of research -- making formaldehyde one of the most thoroughly examined chemicals inhistory -- there is widespread scientific recognition that the effects observed in the respiratory tract, specifically the nose,in laboratory animals at levels of 6 to 15 ppm will not occur in people exposed to much lower levels (such as typical levelsof hundredths of a ppm). This is because scientists now have a good understanding of how formaldehyde causes nasalcancer in animals at high levels. Unless levels get high enough to kill cells, nasal cancer is not expected to occur. Thus, atthe levels to which people are exposed, most scientists believe that there is essentially no risk of any form of respiratorycancer. An international review completed in 2002 stated this in more formal scientific terms: "There is no convincingevidence of increased risks of nasopharyngeal cancer in cohort studies of populations of professionals or industrialworkers exposed to formaldehyde

Harm turn Non-respiratory tract cancer









sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdf[Ellipses in original] The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) 2002 SIDS InitialAssessment Profile states that, "In some studies increased risks of various non-respiratory tract cancers . . . have beenobserved, but without any consistent pattern and without evidence of a causal relationship with formaldehyde exposure.Since kinetic studies indicate that most inhaled formaldehyde is deposited within the upper respiratory tract, availableevidence for tumours at sites other than the respiratory tract does not fulfill criteria of causality (e.g. consistency,biological plausibility)."

Harm turn Leukemia



Information and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the White House and itsOffices of Science and Technology Policy, Management and Budget, and Policy Development; Congress, state agencies, industry,






sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfThree papers recently published report conflicting results with respect to formaldehyde occupational exposure and anassociation with leukemia. An association between formaldehyde and leukemia is not thought to be probable based on thecurrent scientific understanding of the biology of how formaldehyde acts in the body.



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Harm turn Cancer






Science & Transportation under Senator Jack Danforth (R-MO).)The Formaldehyde Council (A nonprofit Formed in January

2004, FCI was created principally to address the health effects of formaldehyde through the conduct of research and to communicatethe results of the research to federal, state and international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of


sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfA recent OECD and World Health Organization review found that formaldehyde is unlikely to cause cancer at doses thatare not cytotoxic (high enough to kill cells) and sustained. Thus, cancer from inhaled formaldehyde is not expected tooccur at the levels to which humans are exposed.

Formaldehyde exposure is not linked to cancer

The New York Times September 29 1986 Formaldehyde not linked to cancer http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=19860929&id=3kksAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rc4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=4301,10133258

A new study by the federal government indicates that the 1.6 million workers exposed to formaldehyde do not have a

higher risk of cancer than the general population. Formaldehyde, a gas used to make insulation, plywood, fabrics andmany other products, has been found to cause cancer in tests of animals. The possibility that exposure to the chemicalcould cause cancer in humans has lead to regulatory action around the nation. But the new study, sponsored by the EPAand not yet made public, contradicts the belief by some scientists and labor and environmental groups that exposure toformaldehyde increases the risk of cancer for workers. If there is risk, a human risk, it certainly is not very big said DR.Thomas L. Vaughan, a scientist at the Fred Huchinson Cancer Research center in Seattle, the principle author of thegovernment report.

AT Study by Sterling et al shows formaldehyde causes lung cancer actually sterling was a take off and

the original author rebutted his findings.

The Journal of Occupational Medicine, 1989 Did formaldehyde cause lung cancer? http://www.faqs.org/abstracts/Health-care-industry/Did-formaldehyde-cause-lung-cancer-Reanalysis-of-lung-cancer-mortality-in-a-National-Cancer-Institut.html

A study by Blair et al, published in 1986 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, reported on a large number ofindustrial workers exposed to formaldehyde. The researchers concluded that excessive numbers of deaths from lungcancer were not related to formaldehyde exposure. The authors made their data available to the scientific community forreanalysis. A 1988 article published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine, by Sterling et al reanalyzed the originaldata. Their conclusion was that there is a cumulative effect of exposure to formaldehyde and this was related to high ratesof lung cancer as well as other cancers and all causes of death. The November, 1989 issue of Journal of OccupationalMedicine published both a rebuttal from Blair et al and further comments from Sterling et al.

Non respiratory tract cancer has not been linked to formaldehyde



FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfAlthough some of the epidemiological studies have found some scattered evidence for extra-respiratory site cancers ingroups of formaldehyde-exposed workers, the data are not consistent across studies and adjustment for potentialconfounding cancer risk factors has not often been possible. Most, if not all reviewers, have agreed that cancer of therespiratory tract, particularly the upper respiratory tract, is more biologically plausible than formaldehyde-induced cancerat distant sites given the reactivity of formaldehyde, the capacity of tissues to metabolize formaldehyde, and the resultsfrom chronic rodent inhalation studiesshowing that formaldehyde-induced nonneoplastic and neoplastic effects are restricted tothe upper respiratory tract with exposures to concentrations below 510 ppm.



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Formaldehyde has not been shown to cause throat cancer


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfA third meta-analysis by Collins et al. (1997) arrived at the conflicting conclusion that the available studies do not supporta causal relationship between formaldehyde exposure and nasopharyngeal cancer. This study analyzed data fromessentially the same case-control studies, but included a few cohort mortality studies that were not available or included inthe earlier meta-analyses (e.g., Andjelkovich et al. 1994b, 1995a; Gardner et al. 1993).(Note: nasopharyngeal=Pertaining to the nasopharynx=The area that makes up the back of the throat)

Formaldehyde does not harm the cardiovascular system



FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdf

No studies were located regarding cardiovascular effects in humans after inhalation exposure to formaldehyde.No histological evidence for formaldehyde effects on cardiovascular tissues was found

World Health Organizations studies on cancer from formaldehyde were flawed.

World Health OrganizationIARC[International Agency for Research on Cancer] monographs on the evaluation of carcinogeneticRisks to humans, Volume 88, Formaldehyde, 2-Buoxyethanol and 1-tert-butoxypropan-2-ol, summary of data reported and

evaluation. http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol88/volume88.pdf

Almost all of the formaldehyde-exposed cases in the casecontrol studies were also exposed to wood dust,which resulted in a high relative risk, particularly for adenocarcinomas.

Harm turn Asthma









sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfA report by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine similarly found inadequate evidence of anyassociation between formaldehyde exposure and asthma induction. Several clinical investigations of asthma casessuspected to be due to formaldehyde failed to confirm even a single case based on inhalation tests. There are also studiesindicating that asthmatic individuals are not more sensitive to the irritant effects of formaldehyde than healthy people(National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine - "Clearing the Air: Asthma and Indoor Air Exposures" and JoelBender - "The Use of Noncancer Endpoints as a Basis for Establishing a Reference Concentration for Formaldehyde").

Formaldehyde does not harm endocrine/hormones


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfNo studies were located regarding endocrine effects in humans exposed to inhaled formaldehyde.No evidence fromhistological examinations or organ weight measurements for formaldehyde-induced effects on endocrine organs (e.g.,

pancreas, pituitary, adrenals, thyroid) has been found in intermediate-duration inhalation studies with rats, mice or Rhesusmonkeys (Appelman et al. 1988; Maronpot et al. 1986; Monticello et al. 1989; Woutersen et al. 1987), or in chronic inhalationstudies with rats or mice



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Formaldehyde does not harm the immune system


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfPross et al. (1987) evaluated the immunologic response of asthmatic subjects exposed to urea-formaldehydefoaminsulation (UFFI) off-gas products. Subjects consisted of 23 individuals with a history of asthmatic symptoms attributed to UFFI and

4 individuals (controls) with asthma unrelated to UFFI by-products. Subjects were exposed to one of the following: room air

(placebo) for 30 minutes; 1 ppm formaldehyde gas for 3 hours; UFFI particles (4 m, 0.5 particles/mL) for 3 hours, commencing 48

hours after formaldehyde gas exposure; and UFFI off-gas products for 3 hours, commencing 48 hours after UFFI particle exposure.There were no significant alterations in any of the white blood cell populations when the four unexposed controls werecompared to the subjects.

Harm turn Reproductive/child development problems

Betsy Natz,(Executive Director of the Formaldehyde Council, Inc. Natz has been with FCI since it was formed in January 2004.From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of the Commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director of the Styrene







sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfFormaldehyde is not considered to have reproductive or developmental effects on humans. A comprehensive review of thescientific literature concluded: "Given formaldehyde's rapid metabolism and reactivity, reproductive and developmentaleffects appear unlikely from low inhalation and dermal exposure." (James Collins, et al. - "A Review of AdversePregnancy Outcomes and Formaldehyde Exposure in Human and Animal Studies").

Formaldehyde has never really harmed any ones kidneys

Peer reviewed study by the U.S. Department of health and human services (see add. creds., authored by 1 PHDs 2 master

degrees, an MPH (masters of public health, highest medical degree available) A DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine), and 2 researchcorporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile for

FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfIn the only report located regarding renal effects in humans after inhalation exposure to formaldehyde, Freestone andBentley (1989) noted that renal failure occurred in a 68-year-old man who inhaled and/or ingested an undeterminedamount of formaldehyde. He stated that he had inhaled formaldehyde for a sore throat, however, the medical staffbelieved that he may have gargled with the formaldehyde as well. Dopamine was administered until renal functionimproved and the man was released. No evidence from histological examinations or blood chemistry monitoring forformaldehyde-induced kidney effects has been found in intermediate-duration inhalation studies with rats, Rhesusmonkeys, or mice

Formaldehyde has not been shown to have hepatic effects


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfNo studies were located that reported hepatic effects in humans following exposure to airborne formaldehyde.

Formaldehyde exposure does not affect body weight


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdf



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Body weight effects have not been associated with formaldehyde exposure in humans

Studies from Labs indicate that formaldehyde does not harm eyes


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfStudies of animals exposed to airborne formaldehyde for intermediate and chronic durations have not found increasedincidences of histological changes in the eyes of mice exposed to up to 40 ppm

Formaldehyde does not cause miscarriages



FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfGarry et al. (1980) investigated the health effects associated with formaldehyde exposure in Minnesota residents. A total of275 cases of possible formaldehyde exposure were investigated between February and June 1979. Medical histories of the patient and

all family members were recorded, and 30-minute air samples were collected from the living room and bedroom of each residence.

Environmental information (age, type of home, type of insulation, type of heat) was also collected. Formaldehyde levels rangedfrom 0.1 to 3 ppm. The rate of miscarriages in exposed women in this study (11.6%) did not differ from the rate ofmiscarriages seen in other studies of non-exposed women.

Formaldehyde doesnt harm the immune system



FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfIn general, the studies do not provide consistent evidence for a formaldehyde induced allergic respiratory syndrome, butprovide suggestive evidence that children may have an increased tendency to develop specific antibodies after exposure tolow levels of formaldehyde in indoor air(Wantke et al. 1996a).

Studies concerning neurological harms of formaldehyde are flawed


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfKilburn and colleagues have presented evidence for neurological impairments in several studies of formaldehyde-exposedhistology technicians, but confounding exposure to other neurotoxic solvents prevents drawing definitive conclusionsconcerning the neurotoxicity of formaldehyde from these studies

Formaldehyde does not mess up chromosomes



FormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfThere was no correlation between reported irritant effects of formaldehyde and the number of aberrant metaphases, andthe authors concluded that exposure to formaldehyde at concentrations seen in this study does not lead to chromosomalaberrations.

Formaldehyde in animal feed is safe under the current regulations


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdf



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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identifies formaldehyde as an indirect food additive for use only as acomponent of adhesives (FDA 1977a). When used in accordance with specified conditions, the food additiveformaldehyde may be safely used in the manufacture of animal feeds (FDA 1976).

Studies were done when formaldehyde exposures were larger, its definitely safe now.

Betsy Natz,(From 2002 to 2003, Natz served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of External Relations (OER) Office of theCommissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For nearly 14 years she served as the founding Executive Director ofthe Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC). She planned and directed activities with external groups including the White


agencies, industry, consumer groups and other special interest groups and public health community. In addition she has worked onCapitol Hill for President Ronald Reagan, two United States Senators, and, on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science &




Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfIt is important to remember that almost all of the exposure studied by these researchers occurred during the 1940s, 1950s,1960s, and 1970s. The levels of formaldehyde exposure in today's workplaces have declined substantially. So while thesestudies may be of interest in a historical context they should be evaluated in the context of current exposure levels. Thenew studies add to the large body of data on formaldehyde, but do not change the conclusion that current regulatory limitsare protective.

AT: People with asthma are more sensitive Evidence is inconclusive, most studies say otherwise.


corporations)Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological profile forFormaldehydeJuly 1999 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111.pdfOne large study of people with asthma found that they may be more sensitive to the effects of inhaled formaldehyde thanother people; however, many studies show that they are not more sensitive.

AT: Formaldehyde leading cause of cancer Obesity is the leading cause of cancer does that mean we

should ban fat and sugar? Daily News September 24th 2009,Obesity is now the leading cause of cancer http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/09/24/2009-09-

24_obesity_is_now_the_leading_cause_of_cancer_beating_out_smoking_and_hormone_repla.html#ixzz0hL8b2s0ZThe leading cause of cancer these days is obesity, according toThe Associated Press, with about 1 in 12 new cases of thedisease due to excess weight.

General harms analysis: Just because something is harmful in excessive quantities or under certain conditionsdoesnt mean we should ban it. By that logic we would ban all Guns and Candy!(Note: This could be turned into a K

or philosophical DA if one so wished)

(Note: If any of their studies just study a correlation between formaldehyde and whatever then they have committed a

post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy, use the example of a rooster crowing before the sun comes up, just cause they both

happen doesnt mean the rooster caused the sun to rise)

Solvency (Some of this can act as DA links)

Formaldehyde is not easily replaceable



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Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfIn many instances, because of formaldehydes unique physical and chemical properties, few compounds can replace it as araw material without reducing performance and making the final products more expensive.

Uses of formaldehyde









sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfWith a versatility born of simplicity, formaldehyde is one of the ancient building blocks utilized by and available tocountless forms of life. The same holds true for commercial applications where numerous industries have capitalized onits ease of use.Home Construction Applications

Asphalt shingles, Sheathing & cladding, Walls & wall panels, Floors & roof, Electrical boxes & outlets,Furniture, Counter tops, cabinets & cabinet doors, Appliances: washers, dryers, & dishwasher, Plumbing: faucets,showerheads, & valve mechanisms, Paints & varnishes

Aerospace Applications

Brake pads, Landing gear, Lubricants, Seats, Seatbelt buckles, Insulation of doors and windows, Interior wallsand floors, Tire cord adhesive

Automotive Applications

Fuel System Components (Pump Housings, Filters, Impellers, Reservoirs, Senders, Gas Caps, Under the Hood(Molded components, Engine & Metallic Parts, Automatic Transmission Parts, Carburetor Floats), Exterior(Exterior Primer, Clear Coat & Trim, Tire Cord Adhesive, Bumper), Interior (Seats, Steering Wheel, InteriorTrim, Brake Pads, Dashboard, Locks, Door Panels, Cup Holders, Head Rests & Windshield Wiper Parts)

Common UsesFurniture, Flooring, Stairs, Cabinets and MoreGlues that use formaldehyde as a building block are exceptional bonding agents. For example, formaldehyde-based resinsare used to manufacture composite products used extensively in cabinetry, countertops, moldings, furniture, shelving andstair systems, flooring and many other household furnishings. These items are extremely economical due to the superiorbonding properties and efficient production of formaldehyde-based glues.Cars and TrucksFrom the front to the rear bumpers, formaldehyde-based materials are key to the manufacture of automobiles, and used tomake components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes, just to name afew. It's even used in the paint.InksFormaldehyde-based materials are used to produce the dollar bills we spend every day, the documents we print from ourcomputers and the ink used in books, magazines and newspapers.Wrinkle-Free ClothingIn textiles, formaldehyde-based materials help bind dyes and pigments to fabrics and prevents the colors from running.These materials help improve a fabric's resistance to wrinkles, ease clothing care and maintenance, and allow us to spendmore time away from the ironing board.Industry UsesFormaldehyde is an important building block chemical that is vital to our economy. The wood products industry usesformaldehyde-based resins in a wide range of panel and board products, enabling efficient and economic use of woodresources. It is also important to agricultural and recreational products.In addition, the natural gas and petroleum industries use formaldehyde-based resins in drilling operations and to improve



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oil and gas well yield and service life. Formaldehyde-based glues help paint adhere to surfaces and veneer and paperoverlays to particleboard.

Formaldehyde is not easily replaceable







Science & Transportation under Senator Jack Danforth (R-MO).)The Formaldehyde Council (A nonprofit Formed in January2004, FCI was created principally to address the health effects of formaldehyde through the conduct of research and to communicatethe results of the research to federal, state and international agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of


sustainability of these products.) Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfBecause of its unique and versatile nature, formaldehyde cannot be easily replaced in many consumer and industrialproducts. Without formaldehyde as the building block, the performance and value of a broad array of products that benefitfrom its chemistry would suffer. Home buyers would likely face increased costs or reduced performance from home

construction materials ranging from hardwood plywood, particleboard and fiberboard used in housing and furniture.

Disadvantages:

Having to replace formaldehyde would cause serious harms to consumers






Transportation.)The Formaldehyde Council (A nonprofit Formed in January 2004, FCI was created principally to address the

health effects of formaldehyde through the conduct of research and to communicate the results of the research to federal, state andinternational agencies. FCI's mission is to encourage accurate scientific evaluation of formaldehyde and formaldehyde-based


Formaldehyde facts 2009 http://www.formaldehyde.org/newsroom/documents/FCI_QA.pdfWhile there are some applications where other materials could replace formaldehyde with only a small incremental cost orperformance penalty, in most instances the use of substitutes would entail significant cost increases or performance lossesHere are highlights of the major findings of benefits to consumers:

Consumers would have to spend an additional $17 billion per year(the equivalent of nearly $3,500 per metric tonof formaldehyde currently consumed) if formaldehyde-based products were replaced by substitute materials.Nearly 60% of the estimated benefits are attributed to three major applications: urea formaldehyde resins,phenol formaldehyde resins, and methylenebis(4-phenyl isocyanate) or MDI. In most cases, substitution in theseend uses is very imperfect; consumers would suffer large losses in utility using alternative materials, and large

new capital investments would be required to produce or utilize the substitutes. Urea formaldehyde (UF) resin is one of the mainstays in the building and construction industry. Nearly 95% of

UF resins are used as binders or adhesives in particleboard and medium-density fiberboard for compositepanels, roofing tiles, hardwood plywood, and coatings. Wood products made using UF resins have predominantmarket shares in their main applications. Without UF resins, consumers would be forced to use more expensive,less versatile, and less durable materials, or else switch to entirely different construction methods. In most cases,switching to different construction methods is a significantly more costly alternative.

Phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin is another mainstay in the building and construction industry. Nearly 75% of PFresins are used to make structural panels, insulation binder and laminates. Other significant end uses include

automobile applications (e.g. friction materials) and foundry binders. Like UF resins, PF resins havepredominant market shares in major applications. Without PF resins, consumers would be forced to use moreexpensive, less desirable, and less versatile materials, or switch to alternative construction methods.



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The majority of MDI is used in the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foams. These products superior insulatingand mechanical properties benefit their numerous construction applications. Other MDI rigid foam applicationsinclude appliances (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners), packaging for high- end electronics, andtransportation. In the absence of MDI, consumers would be forced to use less effective materials and wouldexperience significant losses of utility (e.g. inferior insulation properties, increased breakage or spoilage).

Banning formaldehyde would seriously harm the economy and cost jobs.






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