Formaldehyde Emissions from Silicone
Plastics & Silcone Debra Lynn Dadd Plastics & Silcone Debra Lynn Dadd

Formaldehyde Emissions from Silicone

A reader posted a comment: ”At 392 degrees F silicone mats release trace amounts of formaldehyde. Higher the heat, higher the amounts of formaldehyde.” Though I continually am searching for scientific data on the health effects of silicone, this was news to me. But having the clue that silicone releases formaldehyde, I was able to find information on this.

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Formaldehyde Free Plywood
Building Materials Debra Lynn Dadd Building Materials Debra Lynn Dadd

Formaldehyde Free Plywood

are you familiar with PureBond formaldehyde-free plywood? It is apparently available at Home Depot, and it is soy-based rather than using the urea formaldehyde. I typically avoid soy (have a bit of a food sensitivity to it and don’t think it’s great for us overall), but in this instance, we won’t be eating it, and it seems much better than typical plywood. But I’m wondering if you are familiar with it and recommend it, or if there are any other concerns I should be aware of with this product.

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