Is it just a ban on fabrication and construction with MDF or an outright ban where products made from MDF are not allowed into the country at all?
2007-03-15 23:06:43 · 8 answers · asked by mohara_geminidawn 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Maybe it is not banned at all. It is commonly said through out the woodworking trade in Europe that MDF is banned in the US. Is there any truth in this?
2007-03-18 02:38:11 · update #1
good question man! I never knew that. you really do learn something new everyday on here. GORDON BENNET thats all we used in my DT lessons in school and do you remember that programme on the beeb with that smilie woman?
2007-03-15 23:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by futamus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did not know about a ban on MDF in America but if there is I can understand it as it is used and sold with caution here in the UK. I would not use it at all unless wearing a mask that would cope with microscopic particles. It has been branded the New Asbestos as the fibres etc are likely to cause the same cancer as asbestos has. It has been used extensively over the past 20 years and it could be one of those ticking medical time bombs.
2007-03-16 07:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never herd of anything being wrong about it and have always found it to work with if I want it. I don't think there would likely be a ban on it just maybe a chemical that someone used and that can easily be changed to something that is seen as safe. It can be manufactured in so many different ways.
2007-03-23 11:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by puddog57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originally thought to have carcenergenic properties, however this has never been scientifically proven. The recommendation is to wear face masks when processing (sawing/drilling etc) MDF in confinded space or poorly ventilated areas.
2007-03-16 10:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re mdf
still commonly used here in Australia
But restricted handling in serious workshops that follow safety rules to the letter.
For DYI use not retricted here so far.
eg school workshop I run ... it can be used with basic care.
Note our Japanese owned mftr was making 2 types here .
Softwood and hardwood versions.
I believe used a lot in Japan for house bldg?
Shop fitters here use it for everything.
Have usd a lot myself bldg houses and is good stuff.
They make eg door trims/ floor mouldings with it here and sell it pre primed.
Far more durable than gypsum sheets.
2007-03-16 06:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by satnee2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it is banned in the US because I have seen Norm Abrahm using it in the New Yankee Workshop!
BUT he always insists on wearing a mask so take that tip from a master carpenter!!!
2007-03-23 15:29:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not banned in the US, It is used in nearly everything. It is hard to find cabinets or furniture that is not made from it. The mouldings for trim are even made from it. The trim mouldings are great for use if you are painting them.
2007-03-16 11:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by fixitall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not from america but isnt it something to do with the dust when you cut it supposedly causing cancer?
2007-03-16 06:21:28 · answer #8 · answered by darren p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋