Health Risk Assessment of the Carcinogenic and Non-carcinogenic Risks Associated with Airborne Formaldehyde Exposure in Laboratory Settings

Abstract

Formaldehyde (FA) exposure in laboratory settings is a major concern due to the possible health risks, which include both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic consequences. This study intends to fill a knowledge gap regarding airborne FA concentrations in academic institution laboratories, especially at Faculty of Applied Sciences (FSG) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. The primary objectives were to determine the FA concentrations in indoor air, compare them to the acceptable exposure limits (PEL-TWA) stipulated by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and ICOP 2010 and evaluate the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk associated with FA exposure.