NTP Determines Formaldehyde “Known Human Carcinogen” In New Report
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The National Toxicology Program has included formaldehyde on its list of known human carcinogens, potentially adding to the controversy surrounding the safety of the ingredient and its use in hair-straightening products.
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