WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government says the industrial chemical
formaldehyde causes cancer and that styrene, which is used
worldwide in the manufacture of fiberglass and food containers,
may The National Institutes of Health says people with higher
measures of exposure to formaldehyde are at increased risk for
certain types of rare cancers, including in the upper part of
the throat behind the nose. The strong-smelling chemical is
widely used to make resins for household items, including paper
product coatings, plastics and textile finishes. It also is
commonly used as a preservative in medical laboratories,
mortuaries and consumer products including some hair
straightening products. The government says styrene is a
component of tobacco smoke, and NIH says the greatest exposure
to the chemical is through cigarette