32-year-old Singaporean woman falls ill with formaldehyde poisoning from new apartment.
32-year-old Singaporean woman Aden fell ill after moving into her newly renovated apartment, with symptoms linked to formaldehyde poisoning. The chemical, responsible for the "new house smell," was found in her home. Since 2020, the National Environment Agency in Singapore has received 19 cases of formaldehyde concerns from renovation works. The government is considering setting emission limits for formaldehyde in building products and household furnishings.
August 17, 2024
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