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NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants

What about embedded Adhesives

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Maya Karkour
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Hello, Assuming the building is purchasing pre-made MDF, or plywood for interior installation. Must the adhesives or sealants used in manufacturing these products also comply with the requirements ? Thanks for clarifying

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David Posada
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Mon, 07/18/2011 - 16:53

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.

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