Reference summary — not medical advice or a personal risk estimate.
New carpet / rugs
Newly-installed synthetic carpet can off-gas formaldehyde and other VOCs during break-in period.
Also known as: carpet installation, carpet off-gassing
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Byproduct of ingredients · Source: US EPA
New synthetic carpet backing can off-gas formaldehyde and other VOCs.
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