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NC-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products

Formaldehyde Emissions in Plywood Cabinets

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Andy Kallam
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Kiewit Building Group
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I am currently considering submitting a plywood product for cabinetry that does contain Urea Formaldehyde adhesives. I have documentation that confirms that the Formaldehyde VOC off gases are within the maximum emission requirements for NAUF materials and it is also CARB II complaint with an Formaldehyde VOC emission of .05 ppm. Would USGBC identify this product as NAUF even though it does contain Urea Formaldehyde adhesives? Can anybody provide some guidance on this?, or has anybody encountered the same issue on their own projects? Thanks,

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Tristan Roberts
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Thu, 10/18/2012 - 01:44

Andy, unfortunately the LEED credit requirements here are based on content, not emissions, and this product would be likely seen as non-compliant.

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