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That new fabric smell
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07-25-2009, 10:24 AM
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ghostrider
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The smell you are all raving about is formaldehyde, used as a finish to prevent winkles, deter insects, and stop mildew. It is used extensively in the textile industry and is a known hazard.
http://www.nycosh.org/workplace_hazards/formal.html
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