Chipboard/Wooden panel
Chemical Construction products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1543/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Construction products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Czechia |
| Model Number | Particle board PB P3 |
| Published | 26 October 2018 |
Risk Description
The chipboard releases higher levels of formaldehyde into indoor air than declared by the manufacturer in the declaration of performance. If not used as an installation plate covered by flooring, or without a sufficient diffusion retardant coverage, the formaldehyde concentration in the indoor air might be too high. This can cause eye and respiratory irritation, nausea or insomnia. In addition, it is toxic if inhaled and may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Particleboard for internal construction use as a non-structural element.