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Article: FEMA ACTIONS TO MINIMIZE FORMALDEHYDE IN TRAVEL TRAILERS

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June 4, 2007
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release:

1. What materials contain formaldehyde?

Formaldehyde is found in new permanent press fabrics, new carpets, latex paint, fingernail polish, antiseptics, medicines, cosmetics, dish-washing liquids, fabric softeners, shoe-care agents, carpet cleaners, glues, adhesives, lacquers and plastics. In addition formaldehyde is produced by cigarettes and other tobacco products and gas cookers.

2. How many complaints has FEMA received about potential formaldehyde emissions in travel trailers to date?

Of the 120,000 travel trailers and mobile homes in the gulf, 140 formaldehyde complaints ...

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