2. THE DISCOVERY OF FORMALDEHYDE
A L E X A N D E R
B U T L E R O V
A U G U S T W I L H E L M V O N
H O F M A N N

3. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

4. FORMALDEHYDE & BODY PRESERVATION

5. COMMON USES OF FORMALDEHYDE
Furniture, Flooring, Stairs, Cabinets and More Glues that use formaldehyde as a building block are
exceptional bonding agents. For example, formaldehyde-based resins are used to manufacture
composite products used extensively in cabinetry, countertops, moldings, furniture, shelving, stair
systems, flooring and many other household furnishings. These items are extremely economical due to
the superior bonding properties and efficient production of formaldehyde-based glues.
Cars and Trucks From the front to the rear bumpers, formaldehyde-based materials are key to the
manufacture of automobiles and are used to make components for the transmission, electrical system,
engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes, just to name a few. It's even used in the paint.
Inks Formaldehyde-based materials are used to produce the dollar bills we spend every day, the documents
we print from our computers and the ink used in books, magazines and newspapers.
Wrinkle-Free Clothing In textiles, formaldehyde-based materials help bind dyes and pigments to fabrics and
prevent the colors from running. These materials also help improve a fabric's resistance to wrinkles and
ease clothing care and maintenance.
Industry Uses Formaldehyde is an important building block chemical that is vital to our economy. The wood
products industry uses formaldehyde-based resins in a wide range of panel and board products, enabling
efficient and economic use of wood resources. It is also important to agricultural and recreational
products.

6. LITTLE KNOWN USES OF FORMALDEHYDE
Illegal drug users dip into embalming fluid

7. WARNINGS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

8. VARIOUS WORKS CITED