This inexplicable odor has a rather sinister source — formaldehyde off-gassing from the floorboards' adhesives or lacquer. Formaldehyde is a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) found in many ...

The chemical smell of new clothing could signal the presence of formaldehyde. If your new clothing smells like chemicals, it's likely due to formaldehyde, a colorless gas that's frequently ...

emitted by new cars on hot summer days finds concerning levels of formaldehyde and other aldehydes. Consumers are familiar with—and even drawn to—the "new car smell" produced as VOCs from ...