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Chipboard/Wooden panel — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 26, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Chipboard/Wooden panel — chemical risk

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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 diffusion retardant coverage, the formaldehyde concentration in the indoor air might be too high. This can cause eye and respiratory irritation, nausea or insomnia. In addition, it is toxic if inhaled and may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer

Product description

Particleboard for internal construction use as a non-structural element.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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