18-0925 v3.X I10-E11 Composite Wood Sheet Goods update 3.x

Note: This exception has been consolidated into RL-009 Formaldehyde for LBC 4.0. Project teams pursuing LBC versions released prior to 4.0 may use either I10-E9 and other formaldehyde exceptions addressing specific product types, as applicable, or RL-009. RL-009 may not be used in combination with other formaldehyde exceptions under the Red List Imperative.

UPDATE:

I10-E11 COMPOSITE WOOD SHEET GOODS
Some composite wood sheet goods may contain specific types or levels of formaldehyde:
  • Structural composite wood sheet goods may have added phenol formaldehyde (no urea formaldehyde). 
  • Door-rail joints may contain urea formaldehyde.
  • Flush wood doors may contain no more than 2% added phenol or melamine formaldehyde.
  • Furniture and cabinetry substrates may contain formaldehyde up to the following limits: 
    • Particleboard 0.09ppm, 
    • Medium Density Fiberboard 0.11ppm, 
    • Thin Medium Density Fiberboard 0.13ppm, and 
    • Plywood 0.05ppm. 

Substrate products must be tested against a third party standard such as CARB Phase 2, TSCA Title VI, Engineered Wood Products of Australia Emission Class E0, or equivalent.    

Did this answer your question? Thanks for the feedback There was a problem submitting your feedback. Please try again later.

Still need help? Contact Us Contact Us