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Scientific Evidence Demonstrates Formaldehyde Does Not Cause Leukemia

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Naysa Woomer
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WASHINGTON (July 6, 2018) – In response to a misleading Politico article regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) internal draft formaldehyde Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessment, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Formaldehyde Panel has released the following statement:

“The overwhelming weight of scientific evidence clearly demonstrates formaldehyde does not cause leukemia. The science shows the draft IRIS document is just plain wrong – closer to science fiction than sound science.

For example, formaldehyde is naturally formed in the human body and exhaled when we breathe. Incredibly, the IRIS program would have you believe the amount of formaldehyde humans produce and exhale – in every single breath – is dangerous and could cause leukemia. There is no scientific evidence to support that outrageous allegation.”

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.