| Formaldehyde:
It is a colorless gas with vapors
that are extremely irritating to mucous membranes.
Used in nail polish and hardeners, soap, cosmetics
and hair growing products. Due to it's bad name
it is sometimes hidden under the name DMDM hydantoin
or MDM hydantoin. Its trade-name is Formalin. Released
by imidazolidinyl urea. Causes dermatitis, and ingestion
can cause severe abdominal pain, internal bleeding,
vertigo, coma, and a loss of ability to urinate.
It is very toxic when inhaled, a severe skin irritant,
and a suspected carcinogen that is linked to cancer.
Its use in cosmetics is banned in Japan and Sweden. |