Formaldehyde is carcinogenic. We know that because of embalming fluid, for example.
Turns out you have to ask for formaldehyde-free wood when buying building supplies.
Engineered I-beams / I-joists tend to use cheap wood with formaldehyde in it.
If you're building a new home and trying to minimize VOCs (to limit your chance of getting cancer and other conditions), you should use formaldehyde-free wood.
stopbulying•57m ago
Turns out you have to ask for formaldehyde-free wood when buying building supplies.
Engineered I-beams / I-joists tend to use cheap wood with formaldehyde in it.
If you're building a new home and trying to minimize VOCs (to limit your chance of getting cancer and other conditions), you should use formaldehyde-free wood.
formaldehyde free plywood
formaldehyde free MDF