Formaldehyde-Based Resins:
the Facts, the Fiction

There has been a lot of discussion recently in the wood products industry about the safety of formaldehyde-based resins used in the manufacture of particleboard, fiberboard, plywood and products like cabinetry, flooring and furniture. Simply put, concerns about potential health risks are not based in fact or sound science. The source of many of the false claims has been misleading marketing for competitive products. It’s time to set the record straight.

The Lowdown on Emission Levels

Formaldehyde in Perspective