4. Environmental and regulatory aspects

4.1 VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds)

As already mentioned (§ 1.1.1 ), formaldehyde solutions are irritating to the skin and severely irritating to the eyes. Vapors cause transient and reversible sensory irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract (nose and throat). Symptoms worsen with massive or repeated exposure. A carcinogenic effect is suspected.

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Bibliography

(1) - PIZZI (A.) - Tannin-based adhesives, in Wood Adhesives (A. Pizzi Ed.). - Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1983.
(2) - PIZZI (A.) - Advanced wood adhesives technology – - Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1994.
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Standards and norms

Glues and adhesives

Adhesives – Terms and definitions. - NF EN 923 - (2016)
Wood-based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by chamber method. - NF EN 717-1 - (2005)
Wood-based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 3: jar method. - NF EN 717-3 - (1996)
Wood-based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 3: Gas...

Regulations

Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market.

Council Directive 1999/13/EC of March 11, 1999 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations.

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament...