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What is "Formaldehyde-free" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 04-Feb-2023 (1 year, 3 months, 17 days ago)
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Formaldehyde-free
Formaldehyde-free refers to wet finishes that do not use formaldehyde as a fixative, which is a suspected carcinogen, known allergen and whose use in textiles is now regulated in many countries.

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