I'm looking for guidance / resource on the specific rate of decay on the off-gassing of formaldehyde in cabinetry substrates.
In a project I am involved in, although we had specified "formaldehyde-free substrates" (i.e. NAF or No Added Formaldehyde), we recently discovered that cabinetry, installed six months ago, was made of particleboard with 0.18ppm formaldehyde emissions (legally acceptable level in California, but not what was specified).
I'd like to research whether after six months the emissions have plateaued, or whether emissions continue and warrant replacement with the materials specified.
Please let me know if you have any resources or guidance on this matter.
Thank you!
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Therese Kelly AIA
Principle
Therese Kelly Architecture and Urban Design
Santa Monica CA
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