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NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
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What about embedded Adhesives
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David Posada
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July 18, 2011 - 12:53 pm
The adhesives, binders and glues used to manufacture composite woods like plywood or MDF are addressed by EQc4.4 for no added urea formaldehyde, but EQc4.1 doesn't apply to the adhesives used to make the panel. However, if an MDF panel is used as the core for casework such as cabinets or counter tops, and a wood veneer or plastic laminate such as melamine or Formica is glued to the MDF panel, then the laminating adhesive needs to meet EQc4.1 limits.