Chipboard/Wooden panel
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Construction products
- Hazard
- The chipboard releases higher levels of formaldehyde into indoor air than declared by the manufacturer in the declaration of performance. If not used as an installation plate covered by flooring, or without a sufficient
- Origin
- Czechia
What is this? This is about chipboard or wooden panels that can give off a chemical called formaldehyde. The maker said the panels would give off a certain amount, but they give off more.
What's happening? These panels are being sold in Germany, Italy, and Slovenia. They release too much formaldehyde into the air inside homes.
Does this affect me? If you have these panels in your home and they are not covered by flooring, you might breathe in too much formaldehyde.
What should I do? Stop using the panels right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The chipboard releases higher levels of formaldehyde into indoor air than declared by the manufacturer in the declaration of performance. If not used as an installation plate covered by flooring, or without a sufficient · Origin: Czechia
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