Structural wood panels and formaldehyde
Publication Year
1996
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The APA receives numerous inquiries concerning the release of formaldehyde gas from APA-trademarked structural panel products, which include softwood plywood, oriented strand board and composite panels. This report summarises the results of research on this subject and explains why these products have not caused formaldehyde offgassing problems.
Publisher Information
Engineered Wood Association
APA - the Engineered Wood Association (known as the American Plywood Association until 1994) provides technical information for architects, builders, code officials, engineers, specifiers, and others in the trade.
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