Urea-Formaldehyde is a resin found in MDF which can cause health hazards, but is it considered as toxic?

Question

Urea-Formaldehyde is a resin found in MDF which can cause health hazards, but is Urea-formaldehyde actually considered as being toxic?

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Answer 1

yes. it can cause long term health issues such as cancer and respiratory problems, but it can cause immediate problems such as skin rashes, respiratory problems and if ingested is poisonous. keep this wood away from children who might chew on it or put in their mouths, wear gloves and a dust mask and eye protection when working with it. as with a lot of toxic materials, the more and longer you are exposed, the more risk of serious illness you run.

Answer 2

Yes it is,,,, BUT with Australian health and safety standards you have no need to worry, unless you are cutting it with a power saw in a very confined space and the dust is airborn. Wear a dust mask and all ok. If it was hazardous 90%of Australias kitchen cupboards, wardrobes,pantries,broomclosets etc, etc would have to be taken out or not built , because that's what they are made of. except the solid timber ones.

Answer 3

yes. it can possibly cause cancer