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European Panel Federation to Introduce Formaldehyde Emission Standards

WFB Editors
Jan 16, 2017

The European Panel Federation is launching a voluntary formaldehyde emissions standard, according to EUWID.

The European Low Emission Standards will be 0.065 ppm for particleboard and plywood and 0.1 ppm for MDF/HDF, OSB, hard fiberboard and wood-fiber insulation board.

The limits for particleboard and MDF are tighter than the limits in the United States of 0.09 ppm and 0.11 ppm, respectively.

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