Composite Wood ATCM: Fact Sheet

This page last reviewed June 12, 2009

Exposure to airborne formaldehyde can increase chances of developing cancer and non-cancer health effects.  These fact sheets in various languages provide more information on composite wood products, why we are concerned about the formaldehyde exposure and how we plan to reduce public exposure to formaldehyde from composite wood products.  Please also see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document.

General Factsheet (December 2007)


Factsheet - Requirements for Fabricators (October 2008)


Information for HWPW, PB and MDF Manufacturers (April 2009)







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