Evaluation of the Emission of Formaldehyde from Wood-Based Panels (MDFs and MDPs) in Brazil After Use

Abstract

The rising popularity of various types of wood panels and the advances in manufacturing technology have increased the uses of wood. The bonding of fibers and particles to form panels, however, involves impregnation with resins, such as phenolic adhesives, which delivery desirable quality to the panels due to their insolubility in water, resistance against heat among others, but are also recognized as carcinogenic to humans (IARC, 2004). This study involved measuring the levels of formaldehyde, remaining in wood panels after use and disposal. It was initially evaluated new panels and then examined degraded ones. The results demonstrated significant volatilization of formaldehyde during the degradation process of the panels, with losses of 74.83% for MDF and 85.71% for medium density particleboards (MDP). The results demonstrated significant volatilization of formaldehyde during the degradation process of the panels, with losses of 74.83% for MDF and 85.71% for medium density particleboards (MDP).

Addressing global overconsumption: positioning the anti-consumption through communication appeals

“…Considering the furniture industry, overconsumption can also result in environmental pollution induced by furniture waste accumulation (Szczurek et al ., 2021) and bring harmful consequences for people's health (Li et al ., 2018). In order to reduce the negative consequences of overconsumption, marketing communication has to be focused on the promotion of renewable materials in furniture production (Primožič and Kutnar, 2022), the possibility to recycle furniture (Cardozo et al ., 2023) and characteristics of sustainable furniture such as quality, security and eco-design (Savelli, 2017).…”