Does laminate emit formaldehyde? Is it harmful to the environment or unhealthy?
Emission checks and environmental symbols of Kronoflooring laminate flooring Due to frequent discussions held on contaminant content in recent years, in particular formaldehyde in the case of laminate floorings and similar laminated wood-based materials, e.g. plywood, manufacturers are obliged to have their products monitored by third parties, e.g. by external test institutes, with respect to the requirements of the dangerous substance regulations (GefStoffV.) E 1 Classification E (1) is the symbol used for emission classes. The emission classes designate the wood-based materials according to the amount of formaldehyde they emit. A differentiation is made between classes E1, E2 and E3; whereby class E1 emits the smallest amount of contaminant. The test room is decisive for the classification. Here a test piece is “washed around” with air at a constant temperature for a specific time. The amount of formaldehyde emitted is collected in distilled water and is measured. The formaldehyde co
