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    Glossary Formaldehyde

    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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    1. Formaldehyde replacement with glyoxylic acid in semipermanent hair straightening: a new and multidisciplinary investigation International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2014 · 23 citations
    2. 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 Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO · 2026
    3. Contact dermatitis to phenol‐formaldehyde resin in two plywood factory workers Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 15 citations
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    5. Productivity of Australian cashmere goats grazing Pangola grass pastures and supplemented with untreated and formaldehyde treated protein meals Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture · 1987 · 11 citations
    6. An overview of chemical straightening of human hair: technical aspects, potential risks to hair fibre and health and legal issues International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2013 · 73 citations
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    8. Brazilian keratin hair treatment: a review Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2013 · 40 citations
    9. Practical contact dermatitis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · 15 citations
    10. Eczema-Like Psoriasiform Skin Reaction due to Brazilian Keratin Treatment Skin Appendage Disorders · 2015 · 14 citations
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