Formaldehyde is not a safe interior material.
It is now a known carcinogen and causes cancer in humans.
The biggest culprit in interior environments that have an unsafe
presence of formaldehyde, is bonded wood products. MDF board now
on the list of known carcinogens ( by the FDA) is part of the story, but
plywood, and bonded woods used routinely for underlayment, and
structural stability are very common. Non - toxic plywood and bonded
wood board is available, but more expensive than regular material of this
kind.
In specification in Interior Design the designer must take the lead and
ensure to a client that non toxic materials are being used. As the director
in the construction and implementation phases, proof must be given by each
trade, that all materials used in the environment are in fact tested and do
not contain formaldehyde.
As the specifier, it is important for the Interior Designer to demand to see
materials before being covered with drywall, or finish materials. Our specifications
are for naught if ignored. That is why it is imperative that the Certified Healthy
Interior Designer has control over the purse strings of a project. In controlling the
budget and the sub contractor, we can insure to a client that our specifications
are being met.
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