A chemical compound is disclosed herein for performing a complex enzymatic
neutralization and fixation of formaldehyde, providing a method for
instantaneous neutralization of formaldehyde vapors and offering a
complete and rapid control of incidental releases, and a complete
protection of workers against airborne formaldehyde during the course of
their work. The compound includes alkanolamine, for instantaneous
reaction with formaldehyde, and for absorbing hydrogen sulfide and carbon
dioxide from the air, and a human protein, which reacts with airborne
formaldehyde and forms the major enzyme involved in formaldehyde
oxidation in oral mucosa. The compound also contains cyclodextrins for
inclusion complexation of all the components of spent and/or unused
aqueous formaldehyde solutions.