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NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
We have laminated particleboard also known as melamine panels which states it's formaldehyde free but has polymerized urea formaldehyde resin in it. Can we still get EQ credit for it?
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Dimitris Klapsis
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September 6, 2011 - 8:07 pm
Particle board is covered under credit 4.4, not 4.1. To your question, the 4.4 credit calls for "no added" urea formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is naturally occuring in plants, so don't expect to find 100% UF free wood products.