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US Department of Labor  OSHA  Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Formaldehyde. - 1910.1048

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10075

1910.1048(m)(3)(ii) "Information on labels. As a minimum, for all materials listed in paragraph (m)(1)(i) capable of releasing formaldehyde at levels of 0.1 ppm to 0.5 ppm, labels shall identify that the product contains formaldehyde; list the name and address of the responsible party; and state that physical and health hazard information is readily available from the employer and from material safety data sheets."  http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10075   

1910.1048(m)(3)(iii)

"For materials listed in paragraph (m)(1)(i) capable of releasing formaldehyde at levels above 0.5 ppm, labels shall appropriately address all hazards as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (d) and 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendices A and B, including respiratory sensitization, and shall contain the words "Potential Cancer Hazard."

1910.1048(m)(4)(ii)

Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of formaldehyde-containing materials listed in paragraph (m)(1)(i) shall assure that material safety data sheets and updated information are provided to all employers purchasing such materials at the time of the initial shipment and at the time of the first shipment after a material safety data sheet is updated.

Hazard Communication: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=1567 

Label identifying "formaldehyde", the name and address of responsible party and containing appropriate hazard warnings including "Potential Cancer Hazard" required at 0.1% or 0.1 ppm.

MSDS required at 0.1% or 0.1 ppm

Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Hazard Communication. - 1910.1200 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10099

Standard Interpretations
10/23/2001 - Criteria for trade secret status http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=24263

1910.1200(c) "Definations."  ""Article" means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees." 

"Health hazard" means a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees. The term "health hazard" includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes. Appendix A provides further definitions and explanations of the scope of health hazards covered by this section, and Appendix B describes the criteria to be used to determine whether or not a chemical is to be considered hazardous for purposes of this standard

List of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, Toxics and Reactives (Mandatory). - 1910.119 App A  Lists formaldehyde and many more
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9761

Health Hazard Definitions (Mandatory) - 1910.1200 App A  Subpart Z
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10100

Hazard determination (Mandatory) - 1910.1200 App B  Subpart Z

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10101

Definition of "Trade Secret" (Mandatory) - 1910.1200 App D Subpart Z

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10103
 

Benzene. - 1910.1028

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10042
 

Indoor Air Pollution NYSUT Health and Safety Fact Sheet
Scroll down to the "Office Equipment"; lists carbonless copy paper
as "dangerous, releasing vapors"

Aerias Better Health Through Indoor Air Quality Awareness
Or, follow http://www.aerias.org/default.asp and type in carbonless
Describes CCP, risks, concerns, chemicals including "additional risk caused by the adhesives that have to be applied to hold the papers together."

The Green Guide discusses carbonless copy paper

The Vermont Public Interest Research Group
An article on toxic schools; On pages 19 - 20, references Office Supplies and Equipment, states that CCP emits toxic chemicals into the air in the table listing "known toxic chemical contaminants Chlorobiphenyl, Cyclohexane, Dibutylphthalate, Formaldehyde and Paratoluene sulfinate", and lists "mucous membrane irritation, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue and memory loss" as health effects from exposure. Information referenced from Dr. Bradford Brooks' book titled Understanding Indoor Air Quality.
 

A site on a similiar topic at:

http://www.allergypage.com