IEQ6: Composite Wood Contains No Added Urea-Formaldehyde

(1 point)

PURPOSE

Reduce building occupant exposure to urea-formaldehyde.

CRITERIA

All interior composite wood products contain no added urea-formaldehyde (NAUF). 

• For example, particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), plywood, laminated shelving, wood doors, blocking, millwork

VERIFICATION

• Product Safety Data Sheets(s) (SDS) stating NAUF for all composite wood products used inside the building envelope

RESOURCES

Formaldehyde Standards http://www.hpva.org/formaldehyde-standards